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Here are a few of the investments proposed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, along with the corresponding proposals in the bill approved Wednesday by the Legislature. Pawlenty's plan adds up to $825 million, while the legislative package comes to $925 million.
(In millions of dollars)
Governor Legislature
• New Bell Museum of Natural History $0 $24 • Land on Lake Vermilion for state park $40 $0 • Other state park improvements $10 $20 • State trails $3 $15.2 • Metropolitan regional parks $6 $10.5 • Local bridges $105 $2 • Local roads $10 0 • Central Corridor light rail $70 $70 • New veterans nursing-care building, Minneapolis $26 $0 • Faribault prison expansion $16.3 $16 • Duluth convention center and arena $40.2 $38 • Mpls. Orchestra Hall renovation design $0 $3 Source: House fiscal staffRecent State Politics stories
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Governor: Tim Pawlenty
One of only a few prominent Republicans to win a competitive re-election contest in the Democratic sweep of 2006, Tim Pawlenty is widely seen as politically shrewd and naturally likable.
- Lt. Governor: Carol Molnau
- Secretary of State: Mark Ritchie
- Attorney General: Lori Swanson
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