Janet Moore
Reporter
TransportationPrior to moving to Minnesota, she worked as a business reporter at the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal and Easton (Pennsylvania) Express-Times. She has a mass communications degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and was a Knight-Bagehot fellow in Business and Economics Journalism at Columbia University in New York.
Latest from Janet Moore
Benefits, bonuses and an ‘action plan’: Help may be in store for laid-off Minnesota federal workers
Bills seek to extend unemployment benefits, lure veterans to Minnesota with a bonus and conduct a study of Trump tariffs.
April 10, 2025
State watchdog: Changes needed on troubled Southwest light-rail project
Final report in probe highlights some lax oversight, need for tighter controls for $2.9 billion project.
April 9, 2025
State Republicans want to nix funds for train between Duluth and Twin Cities
But supporters say the Northern Lights Express could be “transformative.”
April 1, 2025
Probationary federal workers in Minnesota stuck in limbo, awaiting back pay
Many fell under court rulings ordering President Donald Trump’s administration to rehire them, but say long-term prospects are iffy.
March 29, 2025
Bills seek to reform Minnesota’s DWI laws after tragic Park Tavern crash
Lawmakers focus on ways to discourage repeat offenders from driving.
March 14, 2025
Why the big turnout in the Minnesota House special election in the east metro?
Democrats say voters were fired up over the Trump administration, but Republicans also saw a boost after DFLers boycotted the start of session.
March 14, 2025
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Republicans fail to oust Sen. Nicole Mitchell in ethics battle
Effort ramped up after second felony charge filed against the Woodbury Democrat
March 13, 2025
Minneapolis man laid off from Small Business Administration in DOGE cuts files appeal
A top official at the Minnesota district office was fired, rehired, then fired again.
March 12, 2025
DFL wins special election, locking Minnesota House in 67-67 tie with Republicans
As expected, DFL candidate David Gottfried ran away with a victory in Tuesday’s special election.
March 12, 2025
Minnesota lawmakers consider suicide barriers on Washington Avenue Bridge
The bridge connects the East and West Banks at the University of Minnesota.
March 11, 2025
Special election in pivotal Minnesota House race slated for Tuesday
Uncertainty over the east metro seat prompted a dramatic boycott at the Capitol. Democrat David Gottfried is running against Republican Paul Wikstrom.
March 8, 2025
Mike Lindell’s MyPillow sued by FedEx
Memphis shipping giant said pillow entrepreneur owes $9 million.
March 6, 2025
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