It was a rocky trip for U.S. Highway 14 and transportation advocates at the Minnesota Legislature this year, and it’s not over yet. It’s May 31; this post should be a legislative wrap-up, but it’s not. We are awaiting a … Continue reading
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Several Highway 14 advocates joined House Speaker Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and other legislators at a press conference yesterday where they called on Governor Dayton to call a special session. Highway 14 Board members who participated in the press conference were … Continue reading
Below is a press release that was sent to media outlets today. A PDF version is available here. For Immediate Release: May 23, 2016 Contact: Carolyn Jackson ccjackson@flaherty-hood.com 651-259-1928 U.S. Highway 14 needs bonding bill Failed bill contained nearly $200 … Continue reading
For a printable, PDF version of this Action Alert, click here. Transportation funding got added to the bonding bill during negotiations yesterday. The bill included about $200 million for Corridors of Commerce. Several projects were listed as eligible for Corridors … Continue reading