MADISON - On Thursday, the C0-Chair of the budget-writing, Joint Committee on Finance, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement regarding attempts to delay the Zoo Interchange:

 

"I stand by my comments.  There are more responsible solutions we must consider. 

 

Like my Assembly colleagues, I believe the bonding in the transportation budget is unsustainable and must be reduced.  I also agree with my Assembly colleagues that all areas of our state should share in any reductions in transportation projects.  However, I believe this can be accomplished through a measured approach. 

 

Delaying the completion of the core of the Zoo Interchange could jeopardize safety would harm our state's economy.  I won't let safety and our economy be used as bargaining chips."

 

Senator Darling represents portions of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties.

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