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MnDOT head outlines transportation's future

...done to maintain the status quo of the state's transportation system as well as what needs to be done in order for...grossly underfunded," he said of the state's transportation system.Vehicle miles are flat, Zelle explained, and...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-03-11/mndot-head-outlines-transportations-
News
Let's tax the poor

...be any different? We all benefit from a strong national defense, good public schools, and a well maintained transportation system. Why shouldn't everyone pay a portion of the cost? Why should the cost of government services be any different...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-02-21/lets-tax-poor
Guest Columns
Road funding needs innovation, but also money

...funding in Minnesota, but there is also nothing more basic to economic prosperity than an efficient and safe transportation system. So, once again, Minnesota leaders must come up with a way to fund the most critical needs first and at the...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/other-opinion/2012-12-26/road-funding-needs-
Other Opinion
Nolan appointed to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

...economic development here in the 8th Congressional District," Nolan said. "Building a strong surface and water transportation system creates good-paying jobs, improves the quality of our lives, and is the economic backbone of a large district...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-12-27/nolan-appointed-house-transportation
News
Brainerd Rotary Club participates in Kids Voting

...and building Minnesota's transportation system during the next 20 years...Plan addresses the entire transportation system including highways, local...scale to keep Minnesota's transportation system on a sustainable track for...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/political/2012-10-22/brainerd-rotary-club-parti
Political
Minnesota lawmakers ease off constitutional changes

...comprehensive health care, an economic and social environment conducive to living wage jobs, a safe and reliable transportation system and a clean and safe environment." Bly said amendments can help start a conversation about an issue, although...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/political/2012-11-18/minnesota-lawmakers-ease-c
Political
Anderson selected as district engineer for MnDOT District 3

...Anderson said. "I will continue to work to support MnDOT employees in providing a high quality, dependable transportation system for the citizens of Minnesota. We will continue to hold safety as a high priority for our employees and the people...

http://brainerddispatch.com/business/2012-07-27/anderson-selected-district-engin
Business
Bring back fair, efficient Build America Bonds

...can make better use of the infrastructure we already have (including through more congestion pricing of our transportation systems and more variable pricing of water use), additional investment can bring significant benefits - especially...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-08-09/bring-back-fair-eff
Guest Columns
Nolan says BWCA land swap unlikely to advance

...district's economy. Nolan also hopes to be on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, because a strong transportation system is crucial for those. Nolan said he'll take office with credit for three terms worth of seniority, which increases...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/political/2012-11-09/nolan-says-bwca-land-swap-
Political

...Cushing, Okla., to refineries on Texas' Gulf Coast, removing a critical bottleneck in the country's oil transportation system. The directive would also apply to other pipelines that alleviate choke points."Anyone who says that we're...

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