Visclosky comes calling again...
U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky of Merrillville will testify Feb. 12 at a hearing of the Senate Tax Committee about the benefits of a $1 billion extension to the South Shore commuter rail line.
The powerful Tax Committee and its chairman, Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, will determine whether the South Shore bill has any legs this session.
Kenley has expressed problems with a funding plan for the South Shore project that would rely on $350 million in state sales tax revenue.
Visclosky argues the time to act is now, when he can promise $500 million in federal matching funds.
