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2025 LEGISLATIVE OUTCOMES
GMNP pushed legislators to pass a bonding bill with funding for key Greater Minnesota programs, especially critical given the legislature's failure to pass a bonding bill in 2024. After extensive negotiation, the House and Senate passed a bonding bill with limited scope but that made significant investments in transportation and water infrastructure and funding for BDPI.
GMNP Capital Investment Priorities
- Advocate for $20 million in additional funding for the Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program (BDPI) for FY26-27.
- Advocate for additional funding for the Greater Minnesota Child Care Facilities Grant program for FY26-27.
- Advocate for ongoing funding for the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grants Program.
Capital Investment Outcomes
- BDPI Program - $1.5 million
- TEDI Program - $1.5 million
- Public Facilities Authority - $158 million