July 25, 2006

Jobs Today program stimulating Michigan economy

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the State is granting $44 million to help 47 counties and 49 cities obtain more than $279 million in federal transportation funds. The money will be used to jumpstart 210 local road projects around the state this year and next, creating nearly 5,000 jobs and stimulating economic development in communities from the tip of the Upper Peninsula to Monroe County. The program marks the first time state dollars are being used to fund city and county transportation projects.

“People don't care if the road they're driving on is a state, federal or local road - they just want it to be smooth and safe,” Granholm said. “We're putting people to work and making our roads work better. For the first time, we are investing state transportation dollars to create jobs and make improvements to local roads that support the economic development efforts of Michigan cities and counties.”

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July 25, 2006 Detroit, MI