This story was originally published on Minnesota Reformer. [1]

This story was originally published on Minnesota Reformer. [1]
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White House releases list of Minnesota infrastructure needs
By: ['Rilyn Eischens Is A Data Reporter With The Reformer. Rilyn Is A Minnesota Native', 'Has Worked In Newsrooms In The Twin Cities', 'Iowa', 'Texas', 'Most Recently Virginia', "Where She Covered Education For The Staunton News Leader. She'S An Alumna Of The Dow Jones News Fund Data Journalism Program", "The Minnesota Daily. When Rilyn Isn'T In The Newsroom", 'She Likes To Read', 'Add To Her Plant Collection', 'Try New Recipes.']
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The White House on Tuesday released a list of Minnesota’s top infrastructure needs as part of President Joe Biden’s push for his $2 trillion infrastructure proposal.

The American Jobs Plan aims to remedy some of the nation’s most urgent infrastructure needs, from damaged bridges to unequal broadband access. Republicans and some business groups oppose the plan, which would be paid for in part by raising the corporate tax rate.

The infrastructure proposal includes $650 billion for drinking water, schools, broadband and housing; $621 billion for transportation; $580 billion for workforce development, manufacturing and research; and $400 billion for care for elderly and disabled people, The Washington Post reported.

Here’s a look at infrastructure needs in Minnesota, identified by the White House:

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