Michigan governor signs over $4.7B for infrastructure
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is investing more than $4.7 billion to improve infrastructure, including drinking water upgrades, internet access and fixing roads, bridges and dams.
The spending plan includes some of the biggest infrastructure investments in state history, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on March 30 before signing the bipartisan legislation in Grand Rapids. About $4 billion comes from federal funds, including COVID-19 recovery funds and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The spending plan includes more than $2 billion to be invested in clean drinking water, wastewater and other water infrastructure projects.
Midland and Gladwin counties will receive $210 million for dam repairs and another $40 million will be used to address dam repairs and removals elsewhere in the state.
Michigan also plans to spend $250 million to expand internet connectivity.
The rest of the funding will be allocated to transportation investments, state and local parks, tourism, and rental assistance.
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