Congressman Keith Ellison, D-Minneapolis, Thursday called for a Congressional hearing on the impact of the potential merger between Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines.
On a 91-41 vote, the Minnesota House voted to override Governor Tim Pawlenty's veto of a comprehensive transportation bill and sent the measure to the Senate, where it quickly passed 47-20.
“As a business owner and a property owner, I’m against it.” Kathy Stransky expressed her hostility over the proposed Central Corridor LRT slated to stop outside her front door.
As the Minnesota Legislature heads into important votes today on a $7.8 billion 10-year funding package for roads, bridges and transit across the state, here are a few points to keep in mind:
Meeting into Thursday evening, the Minnesota House and Senate passed major legislation to improve roads, bridges and transit – and set up a showdown with Governor Tim Pawlenty.
Potholes and buckled pavement are making their usual late-winter appearance on Minnesota's streets and roads, jarring drivers' tail bones and vehicle suspensions, but a new state Department of TranspoMORE »
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