Koering On Bonding Conference Committee

Fort Ripley State Senator Paul Koering is the only Republican to serve on this year's House-Senate Conference Committee on Bonding. Koering said that means Lakes Area projects have a good chance of success. Senator Koering said the $5-Million for a Camp Ripley Homeland Security training facility and the $1-Million for Cuyuna Recreation Area development are probably going to be funded. Both Senate and House bonding bills are in the $965-Million range. Governor Pawlenty said to remain in the 3% of debt service range, the bill should be closer to $885-Million.