Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee

Greater Minnesota projects will flow from state bonding package Lawmakers allocated $87 million to the state’s drinking and wastewater grant programs — a key infrastructure investment for cities statewide.

The funds from our bonding bill (now law) will flow to every corner of Minnesota. Clean water infrastructure is critical and bipartisan.

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Agreement reached, we have a infrastructure package! 🥳

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The Committee Hearing scheduled for today, April 8th, has been cancelled. We look forward to reconvening after the Legislative Break for Passover (Apr. 11 - 21).

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"At a time when the Federal government is wiping out funding for community projects, it is more important than ever that state lawmakers meet our end of the bargain and support these shovel ready projects." - @senatorpappas.bsky.social

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YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services Press Conference: DFL Leaders and Trade Unions Announce 2025 Bonding Bill Target - 04/03/25

The Senate Capital Investment Committee proposes a $1.35b state infrastructure bill to meet the needs of aging infrastructure across Minnesota - while creating thousands of family-supporting jobs.
@senatorpappas.bsky.social & @epmurphymn.bsky.social

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wg9... #mnleg

Very creative proposal from
@thedrummingsenator.bsky.social & Sen. Abeler to renovate the Rum River Dam in Anoka, and create a 'whitewater park,' adjacent to downtown for watersports enthusiasts!

www.startribune.com/anoka-rum-ri...

#mnleg #infrastructure #anokamn & #surfinginminnesota?

Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1 - the Senate Capital Investment Committee will not come to order.

In lieu of a hearing, take the afternoon to enjoy the last snowfall in the Twin Cities this winter (I sure hope it's the last one).

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Black block text up top, "Making their case" below a photo of Minnesota Wild Owner Craig Leipold in a blue suit, seated next to, and shaking hands with Mayor Melvin Carter in a grey suit and stripped tie. In the background is the tan dais of the Senate Capital Investment Committee Chamber, with lawmakers and staff seated behind looking towards the Mayor and Wild-owner.

"State senators from both parties talked up the importance of having the city-owned X-- and the Wild in particular-- anchor a downtown that has lost workers, businesses, and vitality since the onset of the pandemic and remote work."
@frederickmelo.bsky.social

www.twincities.com/2025/03/25/s...

Today at 3pm, the Senate Capital Investment Committee will have the following agenda, with Chair @senatorpappas.bsky.social

Featuring presentations from @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social re: the #XcelCenter and from the #USBankStadium

Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0JB...

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St. Paul, Minnesota Wild want state to cover half of $769M Xcel Energy Center renovation The NHL team’s owner, Craig Leipold, said he’s committed to keeping the team in the capital city. Mayor Melvin Carter hopes the revamp, which also includes Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the RiverCentre, ...

“People are worried about their aging water and sewer infrastructure. People are upset about roads that we can’t maintain. Everything seems to be aging out at the same time ... and the Xcel, that’s only 25 years old.”

- Chair @senatorpappas.bsky.social

www.startribune.com/st-paul-minn...

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From bridges to water pipes, federal funding bill cuts hundreds of millions for projects across Minnesota The continuing budget resolution signed by President Donald Trump Saturday ended the threat of a government shutdown; it also cut hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for local projects across M...

“Any dollars that we’re able to get in partnership from the state or federal government just helps ease the burden on the users of the water system,” said Duluth Mayor @rogerforduluth.bsky.social

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Letter: Let’s get Minnesota a win A senator from District 18 writes that many Minnesotans want a bonding bill that will support jobs, the local economy and help address infrastructure needs.

"Quickly passing a bonding bill with no strings attached would go a long way toward improving the working relationship between the two parties, especially with the difficult budget discussions coming up. It would also show Minnesotans that we can get things done."

www.inforum.com/opinion/lett...

Watch live at 3pm here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB9d...

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Lowe’s Foundation Lowe’s Foundation

Highlighting this grant opportunity from Lowe's Foundation:

"Grants range from $100K to $1M to support non-profits, community or technical colleges to recruit, train and prepare skilled workers."

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DEADLINE: March 31, 2025.

League of Minnesota Cities, Associations of Minnesota Counties, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, Range Association of Municipalities & Schools, Conservation Minnesota, The Minnesota Transportation Alliance, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, Sheet Metal Workers Local 10, Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council, IUOE Local 49 and LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota.

The Senate Capital Investment Committee will come to order on Tuesday, March 11th under Chair @senatorpappas.bsky.social at 3pm CST with a lengthy agenda.

Full agenda & materials: www.senate.mn/schedule/ind...

Some parts of Minnesota's farm country have high cancer rates, but the causes aren't clear • Minnesota Reformer More than 37,000 Minnesotans will receive cancer diagnoses in 2025, and around 10,000 will die from one of the many forms of the disease, according to the latest projections from the American Cancer S...

“More important than ever to help these local communities upgrade their water & sewer systems to remove toxic chemicals that can lead to cancer and other diseases.” @senatorpappas.bsky.social

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Minnesota health department map shows water lead levels in schools, child care facilities Since 2017, Minnesota law requires public and charter schools test for lead in drinking water every five years and make results publicly available.

There is no safe level of lead exposure. The need for reinvestment in our drinking water infrastructure is vast.

Interactive map: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/...

www.twincities.com/2025/03/04/m...

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Last week, the Minnesota Zoo visited the Committee. @senatorpappas.bsky.social, Sen. Housley & Sen. Johnson Stewart got to meet Artemis the Armadillo!

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Watch live at 3pm CST today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0sf...

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The Senate Capital Investment Committee will come to order on Tuesday, March 3rd at 3pm with the following agenda:

- Fitch Ratings
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Full agenda and documents here: www.senate.mn/schedule/ind...

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😮Hearing Notice‼️

The Senate Capital Investment Committee will come to order on Feb 25 at 3pm with the following agenda:
- MN Zoo
- MN Housing Finance Authority
- S&P Global Ratings
- MN Public Facilities Authority
- MN Historical Society

Full materials:
www.senate.mn/schedule/ind...

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Congressional Republicans weighing tax change that would make infrastructure more expensive • Minnesota Reformer Republicans in Congress are considering eliminating a tax break that lowers the cost of public infrastructure projects across the country in an effort to free up money for their chief policy priority:...

The Senate Capital Investment Committee is tracking this story, and how any Federal changes may impact our jurisdiction & our state altogether.

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The Senate Capital Investment Committee will come to order on Tuesday, February 18th at 3pm - Chair Karin Housley of Stillwater.

Agenda: U of M, Minnesota State Colleges/Universities, Dept. of Education, State Academies & Perpich Center

Full materials: www.senate.mn/schedule/ind...

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Minnesota pro sports teams face vast stadium, ballpark and arena needs The Legislature will be asked to help with U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Xcel Energy Center.

Interesting read from @startribune.com about a few of the many projects competing for funds this session.

It's clear, from sewer systems & clean drinking water, fire stations, even to sports/venues- our state assets are aging, and the need is great.

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Watch live today at 3pm CST!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBst...
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📢Hearing Notice🤩

Chair @senatorpappas.bsky.social will call the Senate Capital Investment Committee to order on Feb 11, at 3pm.

The Committee will hear from Agencies re: @governorwalz.mn.gov's capital budget requests, and discuss a few other topics.

Agenda:
www.senate.mn/schedule/ind...

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Tune in at 3! 👀

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Hearing Notice, Senate Capital Investment Committee- The following agencies will present the Governor's Capital Investment Budget Recommendations: -Department of Administration -Department of Public Safety -Department of Corrections -Department of Employment & Economic Development -Amateur Sports Commission Chair Karin Housley, Tuesday, February 4th 3pm Central Standard Time, Minnesota Senate Building 1100. Senate, State of Minnesota.

📢Hearing Notice🎉

The Senate Capital Investment Committee will come to order on Tuesday, February 4th at 3pm with the following agenda.

Chair Karin Housley of Stillwater

Full agenda, and materials: www.senate.mn/schedule/ind...

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Watch live at 3pm: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRG...

Agenda: www.senate.mn/schedule/ind...

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Photo of press release.

I join my colleagues in the Blue Dog Coalition in urging bipartisan cooperation to pass a bonding bill early this session.

Full press release: senatedfl.mn/senate-dfl-b...