In The News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls on GOP opponent Scott Jensen to apologize for comments on COVID, Nazi Germany Star Tribune, August 26, 2022. Another article that reviews a press conference held by Governor Walz and featuring Frank to condemn GOP candidate Scott Jensen for recent comments.

Walz calls on Jensen to apologize for likening COVID-19 restrictions to Nazi Germany MPR, August 26, 2022. An article reviewing a press conference held by Governor Walz and featuring Frank to condemn GOP candidate Scott Jensen for recent comments.

Lawmakers must not squander federal funding Star Tribune, May 31, 2022. An Op-Ed written by Representative Frank Hornstein and Representative Jamie Long regarding important infrastrucure opportunities in Minnesota.

MN House passes transportation, state agencies funding bill MPR April 27, 2022. Frank highlights the value of federal support for transportation systems and specifically, the epidemic of traffic deaths.

Interview with Representative Frank Hornstein MoveMinnesota March 24, 2022. Frank discusses his experience as a Minneapolitan with no car!

Interview with Representative Frank Hornstein SW Voices March 14, 2022. Frank discusses his hopes for the upcoming session and his district specifically; covering legislative developments in public transportation and safety.

Minnesota House lawmakers approve Southwest LRT Audit Star Tribune March 3, 2022. Frank comments on the House's approval of an audit of budget for the light rail line that aims to connect Downtown and Eden Prairie.

Minnesotans who went to climate summit returned both distressed and ready to work MinnPost December 1, 2021. Frank and Roopali Phadke discuss their experience at COP36 in Glasgow, Scotland and their hopes for legislation to curb the effects of climate change.

Minnesota, the Midwest are central in combating climate change Star Tribune November 20, 2021. Frank shares the lessons that he learned in Glasgow at COP26 and his plans to take action in Minnesota.

Bonding bill includes historic funding for bus rapid transit in Twin cities MinnPost, July 17, 2020. Funding for not one, but two new bus rapid transit routes included in bonding bill, which Frank continues to advocate for as chair of the House transportation Transportation Committee.

Holocaust trivialization at protests isn’t just offensive. It threatens democracy Forward, April 20, 2020. Frank calls out right wing extremists for comparing stay at home orders to the Holocaust and for Antisemitic imagery and messaging.

Wedge organics program inspires state bill Southwest Journal, March 24, 2020. Frank introduces a bill to provide money for organics-recycling projects for those living in multifamily buildings, written with community leaders.

Hornstein pushing for BRT funding at Capitol Southwest Journal, March 9, 2020. As chair of the House Transportation Committee, Frank fights for expanded bus rapid transit to accommodate the growing Metro.

State Representative Will Push For Changes To Hate Crime Laws Star Tribune, November 9, 2019.
Frank addresses the recent rise in hate crimes and why it is nessecary to take immediate and bold action against these acts.

Hands-Free bill to go into effect as distracted driving citations rise Minnesota Daily, July 9, 2019.
Discusses the recent rise in texting related driving citations and the legislation Frank, as chair of the House Transportation Committee, worked to pass.

Youth, lawmakers call for Minnesota Green New Deal
Minnesota Public Radio, April 11, 2019.
Highlights the work of youth climate activists, in collaboration with Frank, to create a statewide Green New Deal.