Barhorst Supports High Speed Rail

Madison College President Bettsey Barhorst said Thursday that she enthusiastically supports the award of funding for the high speed rail service between Madison and Milwaukee.

"This innovative project will not only spur further economic development of our region, but also will provide needed jobs and training for our students," said Barhorst Thursday afternoon after attending Governor Doyle's press conference.

She said the College will gear up at its Madison and Watertown campuses to train workers needed to expedite the construction of the rail system.

Barhorst congratulated President Obama, Governor Doyle, Senator Kohl, Senator Feingold and Representative Baldwin on their work to secure this mammoth project for the Madison region.