Hess speaks at Havre legislative video conference

State Rep. Stephanie Hess, R-Havre, said she believes a deal will be worked out to fund major infrastructure repairs in Montana.

She said lawmakers on both sides of the aisle favor spending money to fix decaying roads, bridges and sewer systems.

The only disagreement, she said, is how to fund the project

Hess spoke at the weekly legislative forum Tuesday sponsored by the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and Havre Public Schools.

Gov. Steve Bullock has proposed taking advantage of low interest rates and bonding for his proposed $380 million infrastructure program.

Republicans want a pay-as-you-go...