INFRASTRUCTURE

A program to ensure every Michigander has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet was unveiled Thursday by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.

The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday.

Since President Joe Biden took office, more than 5,400 infrastructure projects have been announced across the state of Michigan.

Millions of dollars in state grant funding announced last month is set to help upgrade aging water infrastructure across several Michigan communities.

Driving an electric vehicle will soon be much more convenient in Mid-Michigan thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding awarded this week.

Nearly $18 million was awarded to upgrade the water infrastructure in four communities, ensuring Michiganders have access to clean drinking water.

More than $17 million in federal grant funding will enable school districts in Michigan to purchase dozens of new electric or low-emission school buses. 

About 820,000 households in Michigan have enrolled in President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts on internet bills.

The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 302,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Michiganders and to protect children’s health.

Grant funding awarded through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration will help Michigan cities and road commissions rebuild local roads in a dozen communities.