As the 2020 legislative session begins on Feb. 11, the state has a $1.3 billion general fund surplus and is expected to consider a sizable bonding bill. In previous years—including 2018 when the Legislature approved funding for Highway 14 between … Continue reading
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On Oct. 23, members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee began their day by learning about Highway 14 expansion. Committee members took a bus tour of Highway 14 between New Ulm and Courtland before returning to New Ulm City … Continue reading
The 2019 legislative session adjourned around 6:50 AM on Saturday, after a one-day special session to sort out the state budget. This update is a brief wrap up of issues relevant to Highway 14. A full recap and report will … Continue reading
After the Legislature passed $160 million in trunk highway bonds to complete the Owatonna to Dodge Center project last year, Minnesota Management and Budget identified an issue with the bonding language that could delay construction by up to three years. … Continue reading