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Commission hears working-group progress on port master plan; preliminary needs estimate about $1.2–1.5 billion
Summary
The Joint Committee reviewed working-group reports and early funding work for a statewide port master plan; Commissioner Cormier said survey responses suggest roughly $1.2–1.5 billion in port development needs over the next five years, and LED expects to select a consultant to draft a long-term strategic plan.
The Joint Committee convened to review working-group progress on a statewide port master plan and initial funding options. Representative Wright reported outreach with major Mississippi River ports and said he has requested a bill to be ready for the April legislative session; he also said staff availability is limited during the current special session.
Commissioner Fisher Cormier said the commission sent a survey to ports after finding the draft statewide transportation plan included only a $31 million dredging estimate…
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