ST. PAUL – Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, said he is pleased to see Wednesday’s enactment of a capital investment bill the Legislature approved on May 20, featuring $825 million in general obligation bonds to fund construction projects throughout the state.
With funding such as trunk highway bonds included, the bill provides an additional $416 million for transportation. That includes $10.5 million for a Highway 55/Highway 29 separation project by Glenwood.
“I am very glad that project was included in the bill and it is a relief the governor signed it into law,” Anderson said. “This is a big project in our area that has been on the wish list for a number of years and I am pleased that we secured this funding. I look forward to seeing it come to fruition.”
The bonding portion of the bill includes:
- $178 million for asset preservation
- $123 million for water-related projects
- $20 million for flood work
- $208 million for higher education construction
- $541 million for transportation
- $32 million for veterans homes in Preston, Bemidji, and Montevideo
- $28 million for mental health crisis centers
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