Minnesota Transportation News

Republicans believe faster, safer travel and lower commute times can be achieved with common sense investments in roads and bridges throughout our state.

Jasinski: A back-door gas tax increase on Minnesotans?

Friends and neighbors, The Senate Transportation Committee recently held a hearing on a controversial new bill that would adopt so-called “Clean Transportation Fuel Standards” in Minnesota.  In layman’s terms, this legislation would grant the Minnesota Department of Transportation sweeping authority…
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DVS Proposal to Close Half of Testing Stations

The Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) continues to be an issue throughout the state, specifically when it comes to accessing behind-the-wheel drivers tests. Families have grown frustrated with the current backlog that seems to be growing every year. To make…
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Jasinski: Ongoing problems with Southwest Light Rail

Ongoing problems with Southwest Light RailBy: Senator John Jasinski By now there have been so many horror stories about Southwest Light Rail (SWLRT) that it borders on ridiculous.  You will remember, this is the project to extend the Twin Cities…
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Lucero: Great Progress on Hwy 169 Redefine

Friends and neighbors, Those who’ve recently driven Hwy 169 are already aware, but for those who haven’t, I wanted to provide a quick update regarding the Hwy 169 Redefine Project. Earlier this month, all freeway lanes were reopened following the…
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Jasinksi: Please stay alert in I-35 construction zones!

Friends and neighbors –  As most of you are aware, a recent rash of accidents on a stretch of Interstate 35 undergoing construction has claimed four lives and hospitalized eight people since mid-July.  The State Patrol says there have been…
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