Governor Walz has proposed a $982 million bonding package to improve roads, bridges, water supplies, and public safety. This follows a $2.2 billion package passed in the last session. The reason that one was so big was because Republicans had controlled the senate and blocked spending for 2 years.
With a $2.4 billion surplus and upcoming elections there is a good chance money will be spent. A lot of it on good things.
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One Republican response: “State Sen. Karin Housley, R-Stillwater, said in a statement that she is still gathering information about Walz’s plan. She offered an opening salvo in what will likely be a months-long negotiation, however: “I am concerned there isn’t more money in this proposal for local needs across the state. Wastewater treatment and crumbling roads might not be glamorous, but they are the basic necessities that every community needs to thrive.”
Which proves she can’t read graphs as it cleary shows 22%, over $200 million, going to roads and water. If more is called for why doesn’t she give specifics? Because it is hard to attack Democrats if you have to use facts. So she uses generalizations in her attack.