Jim Sweeney, President and Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150

The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson

Could adding a gas tax improve the state’s infrastructure?

by: CaSera (Cash) Heining

Posted: Feb 17, 2019 / 11:04 AM CST

Updated: Feb 17, 2019 / 11:04 AM CST

Jim Sweeney, President and Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150

by: CaSera (Cash) Heining

Posted: Feb 17, 2019 / 11:04 AM CST

Updated: Feb 17, 2019 / 11:04 AM CST

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Rick Pearson speaks with Jim Sweeney, President and Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, to explore the problems with the state’s infrastructure and the need for a public works program in the state. Jim and Rick discuss the Transportation Lock Box; the idea of having a gas tax; and more.