Krolicki backs pipeline
Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki joined 21 other state lieutenant governors in endorsing the Keystone XL pipeline.
“On behalf of 22 Republican lieutenant governors nationwide who have responsibilities for promoting economic development and job creation within their states, we urge that this Administration recognize the overwhelming benefits to the states and their citizens associated with the building of this critical pipeline,” read a letter to President Obama signed by Krolicki as chair of the group.
“We see a tremendous positive economic impact for states directly resulting from the construction of this national strategic asset. Welders, electricians, heavy equipment operators and families in virtually every state in the U.S. will be the recipients of more jobs and bolstered local economies.”
In January 2012, President Obama vetoed the pipeline application after protests about its environmental impact. The application has been retooled to try to satisfy those concerns.