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Build and Maintain <br /> • <br /> I <br /> n <br /> fr <br /> astructure <br /> IssueI <br /> EDAM Position <br /> Economic development is directly dependent • EDAM supports efforts to increase fund- <br /> on <br /> the availability and adequacy of infrastruc- ing for roadway expansions and improve- <br /> ture, including but not limited to, roads, rail, ments in both rural and urban areas of <br /> sewer, water, and telecommunications. the State. <br /> Infrastructure is an important issue in both <br /> large cities as well as rural areas throughout • EDAM supports funding programs for <br /> Minnesota and is an important site selection communities to add, improve, and <br /> factor.The construction, maintenance, and expand utility capacity to aid business <br /> 1 upgrading of infrastructure is a key compo- <br /> growth, especially in rural areas. <br /> nent to Minnesota's economic development. <br /> • EDAM supports the expansion of light <br /> rail and commuter rail,which not only <br /> aid in transportation but present oppor- <br /> tunities for economic development and <br /> redevelopment. <br /> • EDAM supports a state-lead initiative to <br /> III <br /> promote and guide the development and <br /> evolution of broadband technology with- <br /> in Minnesota, including the development <br /> of gigabyte capacity and growing a-com- <br /> merce. <br /> i <br /> six <br />