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Local officials warn proposed transfers cut Public Works Assistance and jeopardize infrastructure projects
Summary
Public Works Board chair and several city and county officials told the Capital Budget Committee that the governor's draft would shift money away from the Public Works Assistance Account and that local flood and water infrastructure projects require more funding than is proposed.
Representatives of the Public Works Board and elected local officials told the House Capital Budget Committee they are concerned the governor’s capital proposal shifts money away from the Public Works Assistance Account and leaves community infrastructure needs underfunded.
Catherine Gardeau, chair of the Public Works Board, said the governor’s proposal appropriates $350,000,000 for the account but the board is requesting $400,000,000 to meet nearly $200,000,000 in unfunded prior requests…
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