"Minnesota Governor Proposes $982 Million Infrastructure Plan for 2024"
Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $982 million plan for public construction projects in Minnesota, emphasizing the need to fund construction and maintenance projects for fundamental services like wastewater infrastructure, roads, bridges, and public safety. The package includes projects ranging from prison fixups to dedicated busway expansions and aims to address the state's $6.4 billion in deferred maintenance of state infrastructure. The proposal is set to kickstart debates over a capital investment bill at the Capitol, with Republican lawmakers advocating for a smaller bill focused on local community projects.