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May 16, 2026
Amid Rising Costs, Public Transit Delivers Savings for Minnesotans
In Minnesota and across the country, people are facing increased costs everywhere they turn. For many, the price of gas has soared and so have groceries, rent, and healthcare premiums. But as our daily lives get more expensive, public transit remains one of the most affordable ways of getting around. We talked to Minnesotans about ways transit is saving them money while helping maintain their quality of life in tough economic times.
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April 24, 2026
Walz’s Budget is Worrying for Public Transit
Amidst rising gas prices and an affordability crisis, and after a federal occupation that had devastating impacts on the budgets of immigrant and low-income Minnesotans, we need investments in a transportation system that connects us and makes our lives more affordable. Yet, Governor Walz is proposing to cut over $41 million from public transit operating funds—a move that would roll back recent progress at a pivotal time for metro communities. Defensive advocacy is critical.
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April 23, 2026
Why Bus Rapid Transit Should Get a Boost from Lawmakers This Session
Metro Transit is working to build out more high-quality bus service for people across the region—but support from state lawmakers would boost expansion, turning more plans for fast, frequent transit into action.
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January 8, 2026
Move Minnesota Statement Following ICE Shooting and Detentions in Minneapolis
A message of solidarity and mourning from Move Minnesota executive director MJ Carpio following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, and ongoing threats to immigrant communities in the Twin Cities and beyond.
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June 11, 2025
What the 2025 Transportation Bill Means for Transit and Climate Progress in Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers finally passed the 2025 transportation bill in a special session vote at the State Capitol. Advocates and elected champions didn't get everything we worked for this session, but overall the bill is an essential defensive win for our transit and climate priorities.
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June 7, 2025
Watch: Q&A with MJ Carpio, Executive Director at Move Minnesota
Get to know Move Minnesota’s new executive director MJ Carpio! Read our full Q&A with MJ or watch our short video for highlights. Learn more about MJ's first experiences with public transit, what inspires her, and her vision for the coming years—plus what is keeping her energized and grounded outside of work.
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May 23, 2025
Minnesota’s Legislative Session Ends with a Win for Affordable Transit Access and Many Major Transit and Climate Decisions Unresolved
State leaders are currently continuing critical bill negotiations in the lead-up to a special session. Where we stand now and what to expect in the coming weeks.
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May 4, 2025
Transit Advocates Push Minnesota Lawmakers to Vote Against Bad Transportation Bill
To create a transportation system that works for everyone we know we have to do more than pass policies and secure resources. We have to show up, year after year, to protect our progress and defend our wins. The 2025 state legislative session has illustrated that cycle—and this week we saw on the House and Senate floors how advocacy makes a difference.
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March 25, 2025
New Policy Analysis Shows State Transportation Departments are Key to Climate Progress and Consumer Savings
With Move Minnesota and our local and national allies, an unprecedented network emerges from behind the scenes to keep momentum going on transportation reform in Minnesota.