Chambers diverge on bridge projects
The House and Senate are going different ways to free up more state money for municipal bridge projects. The two chambers passed separate bills tapping different money pots for that purpose. The House acted most recently approving House Bill 2437 by a unanimous vote on June 9. The bill sponsored by Rep. Nathan Davidson, D-Dauphin, allows a portion of Marcell Shale drilling impact fee revenue to fund county and municipal bridge repairs. The bill, if enacted, would let counties make repairs to local bridges before they reach critical risk. HB2437 gives counties more flexibility to ...




