Friends,
Well it wouldn't be a Minnesota Spring/Summer without a shift from gorgeous to hot to dangerous and back to mild weather, all within a week. If you were on the receiving end of any damage during our recent storms, check out the Minnesota Commerce Department's tips here. I hope you are having a great start to summer and please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do or if you have any questions about State Government. This week's update highlights some of our bipartisan compromises to get a transportation package complete and announcement of a townhall next week. Have a great week!
Transportation victories this session
This session lawmakers and the governor came to an agreement on the single largest investment in roads and bridges in the last 10 years, all without raising taxes. In total, the plan invests $5 billion in transportation funding over the next 10 years. This will go a long way towards increasing safety and reduce traffic congestion that Minnesotans face every day.
For our area, Dakota County will receive a nearly $5 million increase in funding for road and bridges projects. Inver Grove Heights will receive more than $440,000, Mendota Heights will receive more than $150,000, and Eagan will receive more than $830,000 in new local street aid.
Also in the bonding bill there was funding included for a $1 million improvements to Broderick Boulevard in Inver Grove Heights. This was one of the top priorities for infrastructure improvements in our area.
Rep. Barr (red) at the District 196 Legislative Advisory Council with fellow Legislators of both parties
Townhall Announcement
Next Monday the 26th from 7:00 -8:00 I will be participating in a Townhall discussion at Mendota Heights City Hall. You can submit questions via email here: questions@townsquare.tv. Hope to see you there!
On this day in History
In 1905, the world’s first indoor movie theater, called a nickelodeon as they cost a nickel combined with the Greek word for theater, opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nickelodeons at the times showed both movies and live acts. Read more here.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with me. You can schedule a time to meet with me in my office any time by calling me at 651-296-4192, or share your thoughts by emailing me at rep.regina.barr@house.mn.
Have a great week,
Regina