State Rep. Donni Steele Meets with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to Discuss Michigan's Maritime Industry and Infrastructure
State Representative Donni Steele, who chairs the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, recently met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The discussion focused on the critical importance of Michigan's maritime industry, shipbuilding, ports, and overall transportation infrastructure. Steele emphasized the significant role Michigan's ports and waterways play in facilitating the movement of goods, supporting manufacturing, and bolstering the state's economy. The conversation also explored opportunities to expand American shipbuilding and ensure the nation possesses the necessary infrastructure to maintain a robust maritime supply chain. Steele highlighted that Michigan, surrounded by the Great Lakes, views its ports as a substantial economic asset and stressed the need for adequate infrastructure, investment, and workforce development to foster growth and competitiveness. She underscored that strengthening American shipbuilding and investing in ports and transportation infra... 
