La PORTE — State and municipal officials provided a review of proposed state legislation and local accomplishments on Friday during a legislative briefing hosted by the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership.
The session featured state Rep. Jim Pressel, R-Rolling Prairie; state Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores; La Porte City Council Pro Tem Tim Franke; and La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.
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