state advocacy
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June 8, 2026
What the 2026 Legislative Session Meant for Public Transit in Minnesota
At the State Capitol this year, Move Minnesota mobilized advocates and allies to advance public transit policies and funding with the potential to improve people’s daily lives in meaningful ways. With the legislative session now over after months of advocacy, it’s the successful defense, forward momentum, and the essential work ahead that stand out.
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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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February 27, 2026
Our 2026 Legislative Priorities: Transit Advocacy for a More Affordable, Connected, and Resilient Minnesota
Public transit creates more affordable, connected, and resilient communities where everyone can get around and all of us can thrive. Minnesotans are counting on lawmakers to protect and expand investments in transit this session! These are the key priorities we're bringing to the State Capitol in 2026.
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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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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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April 25, 2025
We Can’t Delay in Driving Down Emissions: Defending Essential Climate Solutions at the State Capitol
Just two years ago, Minnesota made national headlines, passing a groundbreaking transportation bill that included transformative investments in public transit and urgently needed policies to protect our climate from transportation pollution. Now, some lawmakers are trying to destroy this hard-won progress with a bad transportation bill that would delay our Driving Down Emissions law, prioritizing highway expansion over the health of our climate and communities.