Minnesota Senate Republicans block $1.5 billion infrastructure borrowing bill, ask for action on taxes first
Posted on AllSides March 16th, 2023
ST. PAUL — A bill to borrow $1.5 billion for public infrastructure projects failed to pass in the Minnesota Senate on Thursday, March 16, after Republicans declined to back the proposal without the Legislature first taking action on tax cuts. It’s been more than two years since the Legislature passed a bonding bill — a major public works borrowing bill that helps fund projects like water treatment plants and roadwork across the state. Ahead of floor debate Thursday, Sen. Sandy Pappas, a St. Paul Democrat and chair of the Senate...