Legislative leaders and the governor are working to find agreement on an agenda for a special session. It is my hope that compromise rules the day and common ground is reached so the Legislature can pass a bonding bill.A bonding bill is important because it will provide much needed construction, 10,000 jobs across the state, as well as new buildings and repairs to buildings at state colleges and universities, veterans‚ homes and state parks. The bonding bill also includes a number of important environment-related projects and repairs to roads and bridges. The Senate’s bill during the session included funding for the Dementia Unit at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Casey Jones Trail, anddamage caused by Minnesota River flooding. While I cannot guarantee that a special session bill would have these items, I will work hard on behalf of southern Minnesota.Jim VickermanState Senator, Dist. 22
