Blaine; local road improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2593 appropriates $7 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund local road improvements in Blaine related to intersection construction along Trunk Highway 65. The funds, available until June 30, 2029, are intended for grants to the city of Blaine, Anoka County, or both, specifically for highway intersection work and temporary traffic mitigation during construction. This is a one-time appropriation with no ongoing funding mechanism. The bill directly affects Blaine city officials and Anoka County by providing dedicated funding for specific infrastructure projects.