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RELEASE: Rep. Jim Newberger Statement on Local PFA Funding

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

SAINT PAUL, MN – On Tuesday, the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) approved $1.2 million in state funding for the wastewater treatment plant serving the communities of Clear Lake and Clearwater. Rep. Jim Newberger, R-Becker, gave the following statement on the announcement:

“I’m happy to see these state dollars used in our community to improve wastewater treatment in Clear Lake and Clearwater. The combined state and local funding will have a positive impact in our area for years to come.”

The Minnesota PFA “provides financing and technical assistance to help communities build and maintain infrastructure that protects public health and the environment and promotes economic growth. Since inception in 1987, the PFA has financed $4.5 billion in public infrastructure projects in communities throughout Minnesota.”

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