By RICHARD SCHMELING, Lincoln Journal Star; February 1, 2019
The failure of the Legislature to pass to restore Nebraska’s membership in the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact (MIPRC) results in the state losing its voice on passenger rail matters.
Nebraska was a charter member of the compact until former state Sen. Bill Kintner’s bill succeeded in terminating Nebraska’s participation because he couldn’t see how the state benefited from its membership. But Nebraska now has a chance to regain its say.