The Senate Business, Industry and Jobs Committee defeated a bill that would require Minnesota to adopt California's emissions standards. The so-called Clean Car bill was heavily opposed by the Auto Dealers and others. The House companion bill is awaiting a floor vote. The old motto is "No bill is ever dead until the final gavel falls" but this bill could be on the ropes for the session.
The feature examines statements made by Minnesota politicians and checks them for accuracy. Based on data analysis, document reviews and interviews with non-partisan analysts, statements are rated either true, false or inconclusive. PoliGraph is a collaboration between Minnesota Public Radio News and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
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