WisDems: Ron Johnson’s self-serving vote against bipartisan infrastructure plan

FACT SHEET: Ron Johnson’s Self-Serving Vote Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan

Ron Johnson outright admitted that despite leading the charge to kill the bipartisan infrastructure bill, he did not even bother to read the legislation that improves Wisconsin’s infrastructure, creates good paying jobs, and boosts the economy.

Since Johnson couldn’t bother to do his job, here is a helpful breakdown of what the historic legislation will do for Wisconsin:

Infrastructure Projects

• Wisconsin, which has major transportation highways, would receive $5.2 billion for federal highway repairs and expansion.The National Farmers Union found Wisconsin drivers pay $547 a year in costs due to driving on roads that need repair.
• The Infrastructure bill provides $225 million in bridge replacement and repairs, and $198 million to improve airports.
• In time, Wisconsin will also be eligible for a portion of $12.5 billion in bridge repairs and another $16 billion for economic development.

Expanding Broadband

• $100 million will be available to improve and expand quality broadband internet.
• Wisconsin’s rural communities are ranked 36th nationwide for broadband access, as 21.8% of those residents don’t have internet or only access to low quality broadband.
• This legislation would expand internet access to nearly 318,000 Wisconsinites.
• 1.25 million low income Wisconsin families would be eligible for an internet tax-break under this legislation.

Clean Water

• Wisconsin will receive $841 million in funding to improve water infrastructure and deliver clean drinking water.

Public Transportation

• $592 million dollars are allocated for public transportation across the state, which will be vital for low income communities.
  • $79 million of this money is allocated for expanding EV charging stations.