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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2025-03-11

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $10 million in state highway funds to the Pitt-Greenville Airport for constructing a new general aviation terminal designed to address flood mitigation concerns. The funds would be made available starting July 1, 2025.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this investment improves critical infrastructure for regional aviation and economic development in Eastern North Carolina.
• •The flood mitigation component addresses safety concerns and protects airport operations from weather-related disruptions, potentially reducing future disaster recovery costs.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether highway funds should be diverted to airport projects, argue the $10 million allocation is excessive for a general aviation terminal, or contend that local/federal resources should bear more of the cost.
• •Some may also question whether flood mitigation justifies the expense or if alternative solutions would be more cost-effective.