The U.S. Air Force has considered Madison's Truax Field as one of its top choices for a home for its next generation fighter jet, the F-35, for over a decade.

The Madison Chamber of Commerce is a huge proponent of the program, along with others, due to the influx of jobs and federal dollars it will bring to the area. 

But as the program nears realization, Madison residents and members of the Wisconsin legislature voiced their opposition to the jets, due to an increase in noise for those who live near the military base as well as the potential for ground water contamination. 

The U.S. Air Force has considered Madison's Truax Field as one of its top choices for a home for its next generation fighter jet, the F-35, for over a decade.
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is a huge proponent of the program, along with others, due to the influx of jobs and federal dollars it will bring to the area.&nbsp;
But as the program nears realization, Madison residents and members of the Wisconsin legislature voiced their opposition to the jets, due to an increase in noise for those who live near the military base as well as the potential for ground water contamination.&nbsp;

Front Page is a podcast that takes a look back at some of the Wisconsin State Journal's most interesting recent stories, and provides a glimpse behind the scenes at the reporting process that goes into the creation of those stories. 

For more information on the stories or reporters in each episode, visit madison.com/wsj. 

Front Page is a podcast that takes a look back at some of the Wisconsin State Journal's most interesting recent stories, and provides a glimpse behind the scenes at the reporting process that goes into the creation of those stories.&nbsp;
For more information on the stories or reporters in each episode, visit <a href="https://madison.com/wsj/">madison.com/wsj</a>.&nbsp;

Front Page

Front Page is a podcast that takes a look back at some of the State Journal's most interesting recent stories, and provides a glimpse behind the scenes at the reporting process that goes into the creation of those stories. 

For more information on the stories or reporters in each episode, visit madison.com/wsj. 

Front Page is a podcast that takes a look back at some of the State Journal's most interesting recent stories, and provides a glimpse behind the scenes at the reporting process that goes into the creation of those stories.&nbsp;
For more information on the stories or reporters in each episode, visit <a href="https://madison.com/wsj/">madison.com/wsj</a>.&nbsp;

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