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State Lawmaker Points To Progress In Cairo

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WSIU/Kevin Boucher
Governor Bruce Rauner Joins 59th State Senator Dale Fowler, 115th Representative Terri Bryant and 117th State Representative Dave Severin On June 12th, 2018 In Marion.

Republican Lawmakers gathered with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner in Marion Tuesday to highlight the recent budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2019, which starts in July 1st

59th District Senator Dale Fowler says the recently passed budget includes $1 million for the Alexander-Cairo Port District.    Fowler says because of this agreement, the proposed Cairo Port Project is getting interest nationwide.

Fowler was joined by 117th District Representative Dave Severin and 115th Representative Terri Bryant, along with the Governor.

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