Infrastructure and Jobs Bill

Senator Rob Kupec Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Local Infrastructure and Job Creation Projects

by Senator Rob Kupec
March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Thursday, the Senate voted on a bonding bill to invest in the infrastructure needs of communities across the state. Because a minimum of 41 votes are required to pass bonding bills, this legislation ultimately was blocked by Senate Republicans. In response, Senator Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) released the following statement:

Senator Sandra Pappas and Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic Speak on Republican Vote to Bring Down Long-Overdue Infrastructure and Jobs Bill

by Senator Kari Dziedzic
March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

Every GOP Member Voted Against Long-Overdue Water Projects, Improvements in Roads and Bridges, Funding for Veterans, Colleges and Universities

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Thursday, Senate Republicans unanimously voted against the infrastructure and jobs bill that would have delivered $1.5 billion for local jobs and infrastructure projects throughout the state.