Bonding battles

Last update: April 1, 2008 - 9:42 PM

Here's a quick comparison of some of the elements of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's bonding plan and the bill approved Tuesday by a House and Senate conference committee. Pawlenty's proposal adds up to $825 million, while the legislative package comes to $925 million.

(In millions of dollars)

Governor Legislature

University of Minnesota $129 $131

MnSCU $129 $281 Perpich Arts Center $1 $0.4 DNR $107.5 $105

Minnesota Zoo $7.5 $2.5

Amateur sports facilities $0 $8

High-speed rail/St. Paul to Chicago $0 $4

Central Corridor light rail $70 $70

Veterans Affairs Dept. $42 $11

Duluth arena $40 $38

St. Cloud State hockey center $0 $6.5

Fort Snelling visitor center $0 $3 Source: House fiscal staff

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