Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed the Capital Investment Bill Monday, Apr. 7, with a batch of line-item vetos reducing total state construction projects from $925 million to $717 million. Gov. Pawlenty said he would not sign a bill that surpasses a spending limit used by lawmakers in the past.

For a full list of of vetoed items and a statement from Gov. Pawlenty, visit www.governor.state.mn.us [1].