Maine Turnpike Authority executive director Andre Brere told the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation that the authority generated $185 million in gross toll revenue in 2025 and proposed a 2027 operating budget of about $63.9 million; he described expanded use of the legislatively mandated '5%' for multimodal projects, including a $3 million contribution to a Scarborough–Portland transit line.

After a public hearing featuring endorsements from industry, transit and environmental groups, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation voted unanimously (11–0) to recommend Gov. Janet T. Mills’ nominee, Dale F. Dowdy, to be commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation.

The Maine–Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission told the Legislature it has restarted work to explore restoring passenger rail between Boston and Montreal, recommending an extended remit, multi‑jurisdictional coordination with New England states and Quebec, and further analysis of infrastructure, NEPA authority and economic impacts.

The committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of a Route 3 designation, adopted a sponsor amendment and emergency preamble for variable message signs on service vehicles, and voted to pursue committee language for rental-car inspection/registration changes based on a Secretary of State report.

Lawmakers reviewed a sponsor's amendment to LD 18 o4 that would clarify the Transportation Committee’s jurisdiction over the Highway Fund, change revenue shares and reporting, and move some state police costs to the General Fund; after extensive staff briefings the sponsor moved to table the bill and the motion passed unanimously.

Board meeting featured a lengthy discussion of transportation staffing shortages, contract-related barriers to covering routes, monitor staffing for special-education and pre-K runs, seat-belt use challenges, and possible interim fixes including administrative support and fees for pre-K monitors. No binding action or budget appropriation was taken.

Officials address recent van accident and upcoming wheelchair van procurement for students.

MaineCare launches dashboard to publicly report transportation broker performance indicators quarterly

Minnesota launches a fiscal transparency dashboard summarizing state transportation financial data.

Minnesota House introduces bill to modify transportation project development and transparency laws.

Commissioner establishes dashboard for tracking highway project details and funding sources.

Commissioner provides comprehensive information on trunk highway projects and analysis activities.

Senate Chair Tim Naegle leads public hearings for Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.

Minnesota introduces decals for all-electric vehicles to access HOV lanes without fees

Legislation mandates emission cuts and project assessments for transportation planning in Maine.

Legislature redirects funds to general fund after cancelling rail project appropriation.

Minnesota bill exempts certain transportation workers from earned sick time requirements.

Gasoline excise tax surcharge will fluctuate based on adjustments every three years.

Legislature allocates funds for grade-separated interchange at Trunk Highway 36 and 120.

Senator Farrin introduces legislation to modernize vehicle inspections and adjust inspection fees.

Minnesota allocates $5 million for Amtrak expansion and Stone Arch Bridge enhancements.

Minnesota lawmakers amend revenue fund rules for blackout special license plates effective 2025

Minnesota allocates $6.4 million for a new vehicle storage and fueling facility in Hutchinson.