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‘Park passport’ plan moves forward

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

From The Mining Journal:

State Representative Mike LahtiThe state House and Senate are expected Thursday to reconcile bills that would provide funding for state parks through the sale of “recreational passports.”

State Rep. Mike Lahti, D-Hancock, was among those lawmakers who voted recently in the house to support the plan.

“The U.P. is blessed with beautiful state parks that draw in visitors from all over the state and nation,” Lahti said in a news release. “This plan will make it easier for motorists to enter Michigan parks and enjoy our special way of life. Many people flock to our parks looking for a place to relax, and this pass will give our visitors one less thing to worry about.”

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