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U.S. Rep. Merrill Cook tells Utah Senate federal highway reauthorization could add hundreds of millions for I‑15 and projects
Summary
Congressman Merrill Cook told the Utah Senate he is "cautiously optimistic" that reauthorization of the federal highway bill could deliver between $200 million and as much as $750 million in extra federal funding to Utah over six years, and urged state leaders to continue lobbying for House provisions that benefit Utah.
U.S. Rep. Merrill Cook, who serves on the House Transportation Authorizing Committee, told the Utah State Senate on Feb. 9 that the reauthorization of the federal highway law could deliver substantial additional funding to Utah and urged state lawmakers to press the case in Washington.
"I am cautiously optimistic about the prospects for Utah receiving, over the next 6 years, at least the $450,000,000," Cook said in a floor address, describing several scenarios that could yield between roughly $200 million and $750 million in extra federal funds depending on whether the House or Senate version of the bill prevails and which special sections survive conference negotiations. He said the House bill…
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