Transportation funding a top issue early in session
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DFLers in the Minnesota Senate are expected to release a transportation funding plan Monday that would raise new tax revenue for roads, bridges and transit.
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton favors a similar approach. But House Republicans unveiled a proposal last week that spends less and relies on existing state money.
This is just the second week of the 2015 session, but transportation has already emerged as a major sticking point for Minnesota's newly divided government.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News Capitol reporter Tim Pugmire about the week ahead for lawmakers.
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