LaHood: Proposed infrastructure plan should include specifics

Posted on February 12, 2018
Darin LaHood
Congressman Darin LaHood wants to see specifics in terms of President Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)

By Jaymee Toler/WMBD

SPRINGFIELD – President Donald Trump has unveiled his infrastructure plan, which is raising questions from legislators on both sides of the aisle.

Representative Darin LaHood says he believes the plan will find bipartisan support, but Americans deserve more explanation.

“[President Trump] has talked a little on raising the gas tax. Very controversial, but if people know that money is going towards transportation, I think they would be more willing to do it,” LaHood explained. “So I am anxious to see the president articulate how he is going to pay for it, but there is no doubt he will find bipartisan support on an infrastructure plan.”

LaHood adds good infrastructure is especially vital in Central Illinois, citing the need for farmers to transport their goods.

Jaymee Toler can be reached at [email protected].

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