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RELEASE: Statement from Rep. Mark Uglem on the release of the Road and Bridge Act of 2015

Monday, March 23, 2015

SAINT PAUL, MN—On Monday, House and Senate Republicans unveiled their comprehensive, future-oriented proposal for transportation in Minnesota: the Road and Bridge Act of 2015 (House File 4). The Republican plan invests $7 billion more over the next decade without raising taxes. The ten-year approach prioritizes road and bridge infrastructure through:

  • Immediate repair of roads in Minnesota communities.

  • Highway improvements for commuters and commerce.

  • Reliable, long-term funding without raising taxes.

Representative Mark Uglem, R-Champlin, issued the following statement after the release of the plan:

"Families are tired of being told by politicians in Saint Paul that the only way we can improve our roads and bridges is to raise taxes," Uglem said. "Minnesotans are ready for a plan that invests in our long-term transportation infrastructure needs without increasing the price at the pump. The Road and Bridge Act of 2015 will provide the much-needed funding needed to ensure safe and quality roads and bridges, and does it without a harmful tax increase."

For more information on the Republican transportation proposal, please click here.

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