With two hearings under their belt, and at least one scheduled for next week, the debate in the State Senate regarding the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) is the talk of Lansing Randy Richardville ) would not come until sometime after the Legislature returns from summer recess.
The new span over the Detroit River from Detroit to Windsor R-White Lake Township
The highlights of the two days of hearings were Wednesday’s testimony in support of the NITC from Lt. Gov. Brian Calley , Canadian Counsel General Roy Norton and Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy Helena Borges. On Thursday, Detroit International Bridge Company Vice President Matthew Maroun testified during session as did Samara Barend, vice president for strategic development and director for public-private partnerships for North America for AECOM. Ms. Barend stated that Michigan had the world’s best partner, Canada
A long line of interested parties has yet to deliver testimony. While it appears final consideration of this issue will wait until the Fall, committee hearings will continue next week.
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