A planned development of the Blue Water Bridge Plaza that is likely to cost Port Huron millions in lost taxes has revitalized a five-year-old proposal to open an Indian casino in the city.

Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow and GOP Rep. Candice Miller assure they will renovate efforts to secure congressional agreement for the deal.

They say a casino would help compensate for any economic losses if the Michigan Department of Transportation goes ahead with a plan to buy 156 homes and businesses to build a larger plaza.

The plan will reduce Port Huron's tax base by $32 million, according to city officials.