BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO-AM) North Dakota's Senate already has approved $1.1 billion in special funding so that infrastructure projects can begin by this summer.
The measure is slated to go before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday.
The ``surge funding'' bill that would fast-track funding to cities, school districts and communities affected by North Dakota's exploding growth.
House budget writers have asked cities, counties and townships to provide a detailed listing of ``shovel ready'' projects. They also are requesting the estimated cost of each project that would be completed this year.