US EditionTransportation, steelworkers and public safety: This week in the Minnesota Legislature
- The Minnesota House passed the Transportation budget bill HF2438 on April 28 with an 85-49 vote after two hours of debate.
- The bill, negotiated by Reps. Jon Koznick and Erin Koegel, meets a zero net increase target amid budget constraints and legislative session deadlines.
- HF2438 allocates $476 million for 2026-27, including $650 million for the Blatnik Bridge, $454 million for roads, $50 million for pavement, and cuts transit and safety programs.
- Over 600 steelworkers will be temporarily laid off due to excess taconite pellets from reduced steel demand, prompting a bipartisan amendment extending unemployment insurance benefits.
- The Senate approved a $3.84 billion budget for the Judiciary and Public Safety Department under bill SF1417, increasing funds for victim assistance, training programs, and judicial personnel despite differing views among lawmakers.
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Transportation, steelworkers and public safety: This week in the Minnesota Legislature
ST. PAUL — Lawmakers officially moved into their last month of session this week. Budget bills are being voted off the Senate and House floors, where leaders will soon take their budget proposals to conference committees to hash out differences Gov. Tim Walz. House passes transportation budget The Minnesota House passed its Transportation budget on Monday, April 28 in an 85-49 vote following two hours of debate. The bill, HF2438, allocates $476…
Koznick carries transportation bill that passes House
The Transportation Omnibus Bill, carried by Republican Chair Jon Koznick, R-Lakeville, passed the Minnesota House this week, marking what he said is a significant shift toward policy that makes transportation systems safer and built fiscally and environmentally smarter.
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