Mar 12, 2008
Regional airport plan misses out on funding
“I thought we were going to get it”
Area lawmakers tried unsuccessfully Wednesday to get $200,000 for location studies and property acquisition for a regional airport into the state budget.
Even though the proposed facility has been found unneeded by state and federal air agencies, lawmakers from the Pee Dee Region said they believe an upcoming study on the regional airport will support the plan.
'I believe it is much needed, I believe the report is favorable,' said Rep. Lester Branham, D-Lake City, as the House finalized its version of the budget during floor debate. Read more
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