Infrastructure matters to everyone in our state as we all rely on our roads, bridges, public buildings, and sanitation systems every day. Investing in new projects not only makes our communities safer and easier to navigate, but it is also an investment in our economy. New projects spark an economic opportunity for Minnesotans to get good-paying jobs that help their community. Just as with climate policy, we must invest in infrastructure proactively before a crisis hits, not after a disaster. This includes investing heavily in public transportation, streamlining the process for municipalities to bring sales tax proposals for critical infrastructure projects directly to voters without needing authorization from the legislature, and supporting state bonding efforts.
A 21st-century world must be met with a 21st-century infrastructure plan that includes things like increasing access to broadband, robust clean energy transportation systems, renewable energy projects, and clean drinking water initiatives. Additional infrastructure projects should focus on the current needs of our communities, including investments in housing, childcare, and our strained healthcare system.
