Politics & Government
Minnesota House Passes Transportation Bill
The passage of the bill ensures more than 200 road construction projects can move forward.
June 24, 2021
The Minnesota House passed an omnibus transportation bill Wednesday, ensuring more than 200 road construction projects can move forward.
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The bill was passed on a vote of 112-21. It includes money for two new bus rapid transit lines for the Twin Cities area. It preserves the Northstar commuter rail line. It includes $10 million to leverage federal matching funds for a second daily Amtrak train between St. Paul and Chicago.
House Republicans said the final bill removes all $1.6 billion in tax hikes passed during the 2021 regular session and includes funding for additional State Patrol troopers, as well as pay raises for law enforcement including the State Patrol.
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