Bonding battles
April 2, 2008 at 2:42AM
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
