Watch CBS News

Gov. Baker, Mayor Walsh Heading To Washington

BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh are heading to Washington this week to meet with members of the Trump administration to discuss investments in infrastructure and transportation.

Baker said Monday that he and Walsh are hoping to send a bipartisan message by putting a Democrat and a Republican — a mayor and governor — in front of members of the executive and legislative branches to talk about why such investments are important.

Baker is Republican and Walsh is a Democrat.

Baker said members of both parties and the administration should be able to agree on the importance of maintaining and improving the nation's infrastructure.

Walsh Baker
Mayor Marty Walsh talks to Gov. Charlie Baker before the South Boston St. Patrick's Parade on March 20, 2016 (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

The two also plan to meet with members of the state's all-Democratic Congressional delegation.

Baker and Walsh plan to head to Washington on Wednesday.

(© Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.