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Committee questions port grant language change; bill laid over
Summary
Senate File 4124 would replace a 'non-federal share' reference with 'total cost' in port development grant language to help ports fully leverage federal funds. Testimony from the Duluth Seaway Port Authority prompted concerns about state exposure; members laid the bill over for further work.
Sen. Pappas introduced Senate File 4124 on March 17, proposing a narrow change to port development assistance language intended to make it easier for port authorities to combine state PDAAP funds with federal grants. The sponsor said the change is meant to avoid an interpretation that limits state reimbursement and can prevent awarded state funds from being used.
Kevin Beardsley, executive director of the Duluth…
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