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State Representative Ryan Winkler
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-7026
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Rep. Winkler: Economic Competitiveness Requires Transit
(ST. PAUL) — Today, Governor Dayton announced the projects that will receive a portion of the $47.5 million in DEED bonding funding. This bonding money was delegated to the executive branch by the legislature in the 2012 bonding bill. The Southwest Corridor Light Rail Transit project was awarded $2 million.
State Representative Ryan Winkler (DFL – Golden Valley) released the following statement:
“I would like to thank Governor Dayton for recognizing that this region's economic competitiveness requires a modern, efficient transportation grid that includes mass transit. I would also like to thank the Twin West Chamber of Commerce, Greater Minneapolis Chamber and Greater St. Paul Chamber for supporting Southwest Corridor, and for making the clear statement that rail transit is good for business.
“It's time for Republicans in the Legislature to listen to the business community and drop their anti-transit obstructionism and come together with Democrats and the business community to build important projects like Southwest Light Rail Transit.
“It’s also time for Minnesota's political leaders to turn our attention away from high-priced, high-profile building projects that create construction jobs now, but will not deliver long-term prosperity. We need to focus on expanding innovation, improving education, and creating opportunity for all Minnesotans.”
News Items
- Statement on Budget Forecast - (Posted: 2012-12-05 00:00:00)
- Statement on Final I-35 W Bridge Settlement - (Posted: 2012-11-13 00:00:00)
- Rep. Winkler: Tea Party Activists Can’t Be Trusted to Reform Our Elections - (Posted: 2012-11-01 00:00:00)
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