Walz proposes $518 million jobs, projects plan during budgeting year
Walz proposes $518 million jobs, projects plan during budgeting year By Holly Bernstein | February 22, 2021 at 10:20 PM CST - Updated February 22 at 11:07 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - Gov. Tim Walz released his proposal for a local jobs and projects plan, often called a bonding bill, on Monday, but this year is a budgeting year at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Broken down, his proposal includes $150 million for rebuilding neighborhoods hit by unrest after the death of George Floyd last May.
It also includes $43 million in security upgrades for the state Capitol complex, which has been ringed by fencing since last summer’s protests.
The Docket: February economic forecast expected this week
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The Docket: February economic forecast expected this week By Holly Bernstein | February 22, 2021 at 3:35 AM CST - Updated February 22 at 6:53 AM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Lawmakers are expecting the latest budget forecast this week.
Here’s what’s on The Docket this week of Feb. 22nd, 2021.
Mankato City Council is expected to officially vote to make March 1st COVID Memorial Day on Monday.
The day will honor victims and survivors of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Community reflects on pandemic as council proposes day of remembrance
Community reflects on pandemic as council proposes day of remembrance By Holly Bernstein | February 19, 2021 at 11:40 PM CST - Updated February 19 at 11:40 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato City Council plans to dedicate a day to pause and reflect on all those impacted by COVID-19.
March 1 could become COVID Memorial Day.
It would be a day to remember the victims, survivors and all those impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Ahead of Monday’s city council meeting, Mankato community members are reflecting on this past year, what they’ve learned and what they hope others take away as the state so far marks its millionth COVID vaccine dose.