MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – The Wisconsin legislature’s budget writing committee has voted to approve $350 million in borrowing to pay for road construction projects across the state.
All four Democrats joined six Assembly Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee to support the borrowing. All 6 Senate Republicans voted no.
Approving the borrowing most directly affects 5 major projects that faced up to two-year delays without the additional money.
Those projects are expansion and reconstruction of Highway 10/441 in the Fox Valley, and the Interstate 39-90 lane expansion from the Illinois state line to Madison. The others are expanding and reconstructing the Highway 151/Verona Road interchange in Madison, reconstructing 11 miles of Highway 15 near New London in Outagamie County, and completing work on Highway 23 between Fond du Lac and Sheboygan.
Democrats called for raising taxes and fees to pay for long-term transportation needs.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
