West Central Tribune reports…
Newly elected U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach voiced her support for the Highway 23 Coalition’s efforts to make the highway a four-lane route from Interstate 90 to Interstate 35.
She also voiced support for broadband…
She earlier told a Minnesota’s District 17’s remote town hall meeting in April that she supports some aspects of Biden’s new infrastructure package, such as broadband, but is cautious regarding electric vehicle spending.
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He said Republican concerns over the size of Biden’s proposal focus on whether the funds are to be borrowed, or raised through tax increases. He said the Republican caucus in Congress would also like to see a larger ratio of the funding devoted to what he termed traditional infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. He said the congresswoman will also urge a larger commitment of funds for broadband expansion in rural areas.