Statement of Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) on Governor Tim Walz’s decision to appeal the Enbirdge Line 3 Replacement Program:

“I’m surprised Governor Walz is ignoring the overwhelming public record on the Line 3 pipeline that says it is both necessary and safe. His decision to put another legal hurdle in the way of thousands of new jobs is not in the best interest of Minnesota. The only test this project can’t pass is a political test put forward today by the Walz/Flannagan administration. This line will get built – it’s just going to take a little longer because of today’s unnecessary delay.”

Republicans held a news conference this morning regarding this decision. Watch the video here.