Latz Praises Governor's Bonding Proposal
The state senator specifically praised the inclusion of $25 million for Southwest LRT.
Sen. Ron Latz (DFL-District 44) on Wednesday applauded Gov. Mark Dayton’s $775 million bonding proposal—specifically noting the inclusion of $25 million for the Southwest Light Rail project. “With a bold and targeted capital investment package, we can, as the Governor noted, help private-sector companies put many Minnesotans back to work,” a Wednesday news release quoted Latz. “If we act quickly, we can get the shovels in the ground and paychecks in the mail as soon as this summer.” Latz—whose district includes Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Golden Valley— said the light-rail funding will help residents in the southwest metro who face increasing traffic congestion. He also praised the proposal for creating jobs and investing in road and …
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