State lawmakers are discussing ways to pay for dredging waterways around Michigan. Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are at historic low levels, and harbors along both - including St. Joseph - have been shut down as a result. One option is hitting up the state's "Rainy Day" fund according to state Senator John Proos.
Representative Al Pscholka has legislation in the House to use the tax dollars spent in harbors on the maintenance of those. Proos says keeping the shipping lanes open by dredging will keep shipments of heavy materials such as road salt off the highways and help to extend the life of the roadways in Michigan. He adds keeping the ports open is vital to both the shipping industry and recreational boating, with the money spent from tourism helping to fund all sorts of things from schools to local governments all year long.
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Representative Al Pscholka has legislation in the House to use the tax dollars spent in harbors on the maintenance of those. Proos says keeping the shipping lanes open by dredging will keep shipments of heavy materials such as road salt off the highways and help to extend the life of the roadways in Michigan. He adds keeping the ports open is vital to both the shipping industry and recreational boating, with the money spent from tourism helping to fund all sorts of things from schools to local governments all year long.
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