Tammy Baldwin: “In my view, our country faces twin challenges, stabilizing our debt and deficit without shortchanging our future.”

The Appleton International Airport plays a critical role for the Fox Valley economy – bringing visitors and tourism dollars into our communities, connecting local businesses to customers and markets, and supporting good-paying jobs.

But when truck drivers can't find a safe place to pull over and rest, it puts them and everyone else on the road at risk.

That’s why I’m proud to bring home this investment to repair and modernize this critical bridge, keep folks safe, and make sure Wisconsin businesses have the reliable infrastructure they need to grow and succeed.

Expanding passenger rail means more safe, easy ways to get to and from work or school, more tourists coming into our communities and buying things in our shops, and more good-paying jobs across our state.