BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed a bill that will fast-track $1.1 billion for highways and communities affected by North Dakota's exploding growth.
The governor signed the bill Tuesday morning at the state Capitol.
Darlrymple called the bill "a great legislative accomplishment'' that had strong bipartisan support.
The Senate voted 46-0 on Monday to approve the "surge funding'' bill that is being rushed through the legislative process so projects can begin by summer. Most of the money is slated for the booming oil-producing region in the western part of the state.