State Rep. Karl Bohnak recently secured $4.3 million for U.P. projects in the state House budget proposal for next year. While the proposal is not final – negotiations on a final budget are still ongoing with the Senate and governor – it is a meaningful first step toward securing final funding for critical U.P. projects.

“It’s been my honor to work with so many U.P. officials on all these important projects,” said Bohnak, R-Deerton. “From key infrastructure updates in schools and communities, to critical tax assistance, to support for our emergency services, the projects we were able to include in the House budget are a reflection of much-needed investments across the U.P.

“While there is still a long road of negotiations ahead of us, I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate and Gov. Whitmer on these important funding decisions.”

Projects Bohnak successfully advocated for include:

• $1.4 million for a revitalization of the pick-up/drop-off area at Superior Central Schools
• $35,000 for key tax assistance in Marquette County
• $682,000 for flooding-related road repairs in Baraga County
• $500,000 to the 906 Adventure Team for development of a community park in Marquette
• $1 million for a road project in Waucedah Township
• $700,000 for the purchase of a new fire truck in Negaunee

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