SAINT PAUL, MN—On Monday, House and Senate Republicans unveiled their comprehensive, future-oriented proposal for transportation in Minnesota: the Road and Bridge Act of 2015 (House File 4). The Republican plan invests $7 billion more over the next decade without raising taxes. The ten-year approach prioritizes road and bridge infrastructure through:
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Immediate repair of roads in Minnesota communities.
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Highway improvements for commuters and commerce.
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Reliable, long-term funding without raising taxes.
Representative Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, issued the following statement after the release of the plan:
"As I talk with people in communities in my district and across the state, the overwhelming majority of Minnesotans want an approach that fixes our roads and bridges without increasing taxes and taking more money out of the pockets of hardworking Minnesota families," Bennett said. "This is a long-term plan that truly prioritizes roads and bridges, and will ensure quality infrastructure for years to come."
For more information on the Republican transportation proposal, please click here.
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