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Road commission update: bridge grants approved, marijuana-tax timing uncertain for county roads
Summary
Van Buren County road officials told commissioners on Nov. 23 that bridge grants totaling about $2.5 million for one project — and roughly $5 million across recent awards — are moving forward, while uncertainty about a new state marijuana tax distribution and pending legal challenges mean the county is preparing its budget assuming no new marijuana-tax revenue at the outset.
Road commission staff briefed the board on Nov. 23 about budget timing, grant awards and how state tax changes could affect road funding.
"A 2.5 million dollar grant for 8th Avenue in Geneva Township" was cited as one of the recent bridge awards; staff said the county had secured bridge funding after persistent outreach. The commission reported roughly $5 million in bridge grants across recent cycles and said…
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