Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3M In Federal Funding For MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $3,648,323 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Authority for MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. The federal funding will be used to construct a new 6,000 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage.
“By improving airport infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for increased connectivity and reliability while creating jobs,” said Durbin. “This federal funding for upgrades to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport will enhance the travel experience for passengers and promote economic growth. I will continue working with Senator Duckworth to ensure our state’s regional airports have the necessary federal resources.”
“MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is an essential economic hub for the Metro East and the source of jobs for so many working families,” Duckworth said. “I’m proud to join Senator Durbin in announcing this investment of federal funding to help support the construction of a new modernized, accessible terminal. I will continue working to make traveling more efficient and reliable for all passengers while ensuring that our communities are receiving the much-needed federal resources they deserve.”
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