This is an environmental concern that is a reasonable state responsibility. A special provision outside the proper scope of state relief. Growers are already eligible for federal aid. While many commercial fishing operations may have been temporarily affected by the storm, so were many other businesses. Fish inventories were not permanently reduced.
Little evidence exists of a widespread threat to tourism due to the storms.
Inc. The John Locke Foundation welcomes comments and ideas for improvement. Please contact our webmaster with questions or suggestions. Viewpoints expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect those of the staff or board of the Locke Foundation.