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$6.6 billion over 10 years for Minnesota roads, bridges and transit
5.5 cent-a-gallon increase in gas tax by Oct. 1, and up to an additional 3 cents afterward
0.25 percentage-point increase in sales tax in the 7 metro counties to fund transit projects
40 state troopers added
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Governor: Tim Pawlenty
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