$1 million more alotted for auto-diesel

A last-minute $1 million appropriation to Montana State University-Northern will put the university over the top in its goal to build a new auto- diesel facility on campus.

Sen. Kris Hansen, R-Havre, added an amendment to a long-range building appropriation bills that gave Northern the money it needs to construct the facility.

The bill sailed through the Senate and the Montana House with little opposition. All Hi-Line lawmakers voted for it. It now goes to Gov. Steve Bullock for his signature.

"This is a great day for Northern," Interim Chancellor Greg Kegel said Thursday.

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