A number of projects across the state will receive funding under the six appropriations bills approved by the Senate last week, including several in the Panhandle.
According to a release from Sen. Deb Fischer, $12.8 million in transportation funds are earmarked for the Heartland Expressway expansion between Minatare and U.S. Highway 385.
Western Nebraska Regional Airport will receive $3.5 million to expand and extend a taxiway, while $1.4 million was set aside for the City of Chadron to purchase a new ladder fire truck.
Also of note was $25 million in funding for construction of a USDA Agricultural Research Service facility at the University of Nebraska for precision ag research.
