The following is a news release issued by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05). SAGINAW (June 2, 2022)—Congressman Dan Kildee, Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, and U.S Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today toured Lake State Railway Company in Saginaw, Mich. to highlight the local impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “I am proud to welcome Secretary Buttigieg to mid-Michigan, where investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are creating good-paying jobs rebuilding roads, repairing bridges, replacing lead pipes and improving our railroads. These long-overdue investments are essential to solving supply chain issues and lowering costs for Michigan families. A stronger supply chain that moves Michigan-made goods more quickly will help local businesses succeed and ensure our state is competitive,” said Congressman Kildee. “I worked with Republicans and Democrats to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and I will continue to work with Secretary Buttigieg to deliver federal resources to mid-Michigan.” “I want to thank Congressman Kildee for his work. He has been a force in problem solving. I knew him by reputation when we were both in local government, so I am delighted to now be able to team up with him at the federal level to support American infrastructure. These investments will help us create thousands of good jobs, strengthen our national supply chains—fighting inflation and controlling costs for consumers and businesses—and give people better, faster, more affordable ways to get around,” said Secretary Buttigieg. “Supply chain disruptions and worker shortages are taking a toll on Michigan agriculture, and we thank Congressman Kildee and Secretary Buttigieg for their attention to these challenges,” said Chuck Lippstreu, president of the Michigan Agri-Business Association. “As a champion for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Congressman Kildee helped deliver historic investment to train essential workers and repair Michigan’s crumbling infrastructure, key steps toward addressing agricultural supply chain delays. We look forward to working with leaders in Congress and the Administration to clear jammed supply chains and keep Michigan-grown products moving to customers across the globe.” Railroads such as Lake State Railway Company (LSRC) are a critical link in the supply chains that transport products to store shelves in Michigan and Michigan-made products to market. Before the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, decades of disinvestment resulted in crumbling infrastructure that increased shipping costs for businesses and made Michigan less competitive. Link to full release
