SAINT PAUL, MN – Today, Governor Dayton released his 2016 Jobs Bill. The $1.4 billion measure would use general obligation bonds for statewide infrastructure improvements. Those improvements would be targeted toward higher education, roads and bridges, housing, economic development, veterans’ homes, clean water and wastewater systems.
If enacted, these investments would lead to the creation of 39,000 good paying jobs across Minnesota.
In St. Paul, the Governor has proposed to make significant investments in a number of projects ranging from renovating the Fort Snelling Visitor Center to reconstructing the Third Street bridge.
“I’m pleased to see that the Governor wants to make much-needed investments in St. Paul, including the Como Zoo Habitat Preservation Exhibit Renovation and the Science Museum of Minnesota Building Preservation project, among many other projects,” said DFL Rep. John Lesch. “I look forward to doing my best in the weeks to come to ensure that the legislature funds the Governor’s bonding proposal.”
For a project-by-project breakdown of all projects included in the Governor's Jobs Bill, click here.
The Governor’s Jobs Bill leverages an additional $600 million in in private, local and federal dollars. It’s geographically balanced with 35% of the projects in Greater Minnesota, 35% in the Twin Cities area, and the remaining 30 % are of statewide impact.