Rep. Chris Taylor calls for 60-day extension on F-35 jet public comment period

Wisconsin State Journal, Sept 24, 2019 – EMILY HAMER

Citing unanswered questions about the economic and noise impacts of bringing F-35 jets to Madison, Rep. Chris Taylor on Monday called for an extra 60 days for public comments on the potential fighter jet placement at Truax Field.

The current deadline for community members to voice their opinions online on the Air Force’s 1,099-page environmental impact statement, which outlines several adverse effects from the planes, is Friday.

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