Port Authority Board OKs Budget, Contracts and COVID-19 Policy

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Port Authority Board OKs Budget, Contracts and COVID-19 Policy

The Port Authority Governing Board Wednesday approved its 2022 budget, several contracts, and reviewed ongoing construction projects.

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