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Gov. Walz unveils his $518M bonding proposal
Walz calls it his Local Jobs and Projects Plan.
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Credit: Office of the Governor
Gov. Tim Walz has unveiled his $518 million bonding proposal for public projects across the state of Minnesota.
Walz announced his 2021 Local Jobs and Projects Plan on Monday, which would invest more than $518 million in public infrastructure projects across the state, including maintaining existing buildings, investing in communities and ensuring the state can leverage federal funds.
Walz says nearly half the plan will support asset preservation projects at state agencies and places of higher education.
Using his home in Mankato as an example, he said his bonding bill focuses on repairing a leaky pipe before it leads to water damage, prioritizing the upkeep of Minnesota s existing infrastructure and assets.
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