Fix‑it‑first trunk‑highway bill laid over after broad support and technical questions House File 3728, a ‘fix‑it‑first’ bill to prioritize maintenance over capacity expansion and to add fiscal transparency, drew support from MnDOT and national advocates as a response to a multi‑billion dollar maintenance backlog; the committee heard several expert testifiers and laid the bill over for additional work.

Minnesota's House File 3728 aims to tackle a multi-billion dollar maintenance backlog by prioritizing trunk-highway preservation over new projects, but will it meet the critical needs of the state?

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McLeod County reveals 390 miles of roadways with new budget allocations McLeod County allocates $6.7 million for highway construction and maintenance in 2024.

McLeod County is set to invest $6.7 million in its highway system, paving the way for safer and more accessible roads in 2024!

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