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House declines $30 million airport terminal funding after debate over state role and priorities
Summary
The House debated—and ultimately declined—a one-time state appropriation to support airport terminal improvements after lawmakers split over the proper role of state funds for local airport projects.
Lawmakers debated Senate Bill 127, a proposal to authorize and appropriate state funds to support airport terminal improvements and expansion. The measure was presented as a one-time infusion to help terminals across the state meet growing passenger and cargo demand.
Representative Craig Duffy, who brought the measure to the floor, described airports as a statewide economic engine and urged a green vote: "Airports…
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