Governor Granholm's Statement on Final Approval of Recovery Funds for Road Projects

LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the state Senate's passage of legislation authorizing millions of dollars in federal recovery funding for road projects.
           
"With authorization for these vital road and transit projects accomplished so quickly, we can put this money to work for citizens throughout the state.  The 25,000 jobs created by this funding will help us rebuild Michigan's infrastructure and revitalize our economy.  It is urgent that we get Michigan's share of federal recovery money into our state's economy in order to accelerate our own recovery plan.  I want to thank our legislators for acting quickly to clear the way for this important economic opportunity for Michigan."

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