Update from Rep. Tabke: Legislative Preview and Transit Ambassadors

Your Friday Update from the Office of Representative Brad Tabke: 

Today marks four days until the legislative session begins, which is the perfect time to catch up on what Rep. Tabke has been working on, discuss your goals for Shakopee during the 2020 session, or ask a question about our work or the legislative process. We hope you'll join us tonight at 6pm at the Shakopee Library!

On Monday, Rep. Tabke held a press conference to announce his bill creating a Transit Ambassadors Program for light rail and Bus Rapid Transit. The goal of the program is to ensure public transit is safe and welcoming for anyone who chooses to use it. You can watch the full announcement here, or read coverage from the Star Tribune here and KSTP here. 

Other News

• On this week's episode of the Shakopee Podcast, House Transportation Chair Frank Hornstein talks with Rep. Tabke about how the legislature is working to meet Minnesotans' transportation needs and improve roads and bridges. Plus, a bonus episode includes audio from Monday's press conference.
• Rep. Tabke worked on a bipartisan basis with Republican Sen. Kiffmeyer to make progress to resolve problems with vehicle regislatration for the upcoming MNLars replacement during a meeting of the Vehicle Registration Task Force that Rep. Tabke leads. 
• The House Corrections Committee met on Monday to discuss the impact of incarceration on children and families, and Rep. Tabke discussed challenges at the Shakopee Women's Children that parents and children experience. 

• ICYMI there is free entrance to all Minnesota state parks on February 15! Fun fact: there is a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans and there is a free entrance day each season. 

Hope to see you this evening and have a great weekend!

Brad Tabke, State Representative|Rep.Brad.Tabke@house.mn

Eric Petersen, Legislative Assistant|Eric.Petersen@house.mn