(Washington, D.C.) - Indiana’s 1st Congressional District includes only part of La Porte County, but Congressman Frank Mrvan has stepped up to the plate to fund local initiatives in a federal spending bill proposed in Congress.
They include:
- $180,000 for the Michigan City Police Department to acquire license plate readers.
- $1 million for Michigan City to fund construction and upgrades to an all-inclusive playground and fitness park project at Fedder’s Alley.
- $2.5 million for Michigan City Harbor to assist with operations and maintenance there.
- $959,752 for the City of La Porte to replace combined sewers with new separate sanitary and storm sewer facilities and a storm sewer extension.
Mrvan spoke from the House floor about the projects on Wednesday. He specifically mentioned the appropriations for La Porte and Michigan City Police. “I am grateful that a transparent process was established for all Members to include eligible projects in the House appropriations measures,” he said, “and believe that this process is an essential component of our ability to advocate for economic growth and success in our districts. As we move forward, I will continue to work with all of my colleagues to move these measures forward and complete this Constitutional responsibility as soon as possible.”
What happens to these proposals is now up to Congress.
