We don't have a north or south highway. We've got the Mississippi River. And while there's unparalleled economic, transportation and recreational significance of a region, Our communities along the river are subject to flooding due to weather events and aging infrastructure. We must do more to ensure that the resilience of our communities located along our river. Which is why I'm proud. And this bill includes a new study authorizing the City of La Crosse Levy accreditation. (00:25–00:34)
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Asserts that communities along the Mississippi River in his district face flooding due to weather and aging infrastructure.
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