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ITD requests $10M authority for airport grants, flags costly repairs on state aircraft
Summary
ITD sought committee approval to spend about $10 million for airport grants and equipment repairs, saying most funds are receipts and interest already in its aeronautics accounts but that specifics and measurable ROI will be reported after grants are awarded.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee examined a governor‑recommended enhancement that would allow the Idaho Transportation Department to expend about $10 million for airport grants and equipment repairs, including potential replacement or major repair of a state airplane.
Brooke Dupree, Legislative Services Office analyst, described the governor’s recommendation as language and spending authority consistent with ITD’s requested enhancements. Director Scott Stokes told the committee the bulk of the request is intended for community airport grants and for equipment needs in aeronautics operations.
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Director Stokes said much of the…
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