Judge White In Washington Paving The Way For LBL Roads

Lyon County Judge-Executive Wade White is in Washington D.C. to discuss funding for paved roads in Land Between the Lakes and the renewal of the Freedom to Fish Act. Judge White tells the News Edge they were able to sit down with the Department of Transportation to discuss funding that will run out in 2021 for the care and paving of roads in LBL.

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He says the Department of Transportation needs to make some changes in the Protection Act in order for the 75 miles of paved roads in LBL to continue to be maintained.

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After he inquired about it last year, Judge White says two representatives with the Department of Transportation were sent from Washington D.C. and he and LBL Forest Service officials met them in Frankfort at the state transportation office to discuss the issue. Basically, he says he was trying to get them to give an update of their ideas regarding what they have for changes and making sure money was available. However, he says they did not have a good update and he is waiting to hear back.Another issued he addressed while in Washington D.C., was renewing the Freedom to Fish Act, which is attached to another bill that is coming up for another vote.

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Due to Winter Storm Warnings for the Washington area, Judge White tells us they are cutting their trip short and returning home.

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