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Transportation Plan Wins Senate Approval
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April 1, 2017
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2:26:22Now PlayingThe Senate approved a transportation funding plan Thursday, March 30, that would spend $1.6 billion dollars for road and bridge improvements over the next two years and dedicate $3.6 billion dollars over the next ten years, which, according to Senate Republicans, would repair or replace 8,800 lane miles and 200 bridges.
The Senate Republican Plan excludes the raising of the gas tax and other constitutionally-dedicated revenue sources, such as license tab fees, for funding the improvements, and secures the funding through the state's General Fund.
During floor debate, that approach was criticized by DFL legislators, who said transportation needs will fall to funding education and other state programs in the future. Their proposed amendments to raise the gas tax and other sources failed to win Republican support.
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