Fairmont Wastewater Funding Request Heads To Congress

A funding request for Fairmont’s wastewater treatment plant is now moving to Congress. The story is a familiar example of local officials looking to Washington for help on infrastructure costs that communities themselves often end up shouldering. Supporters will call it needed investment, but taxpayers should always ask whether federal dollars are the best answer or just another layer of dependence. Congress will now decide whether the project gets a green light. Read more about this...