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Local projects across Michigan seek LDSI funds — roads, water, parks, public safety and sewer fixes
Summary
Municipal and nonprofit presenters sought Local Development & State Initiative (LDSI) funding for dozens of projects, including road reconstructions, water-main replacements, sewer rehabilitation, a regional bridge, fire apparatus and parks — most requests were informational asks to the appropriations subcommittee.
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity heard a long slate of Local Development & State Initiative (LDSI) funding requests from municipalities, nonprofits and county officials seeking project support ranging from smaller community memorials to multi‑million‑dollar infrastructure works.
Representative Aragona asked for $3.5 million to repair Rivergate in Clinton Township — a heavily used connector road he described as "almost a trunk line" — citing a 2023 PACER pavement rating that dropped to a 1–2 out of 10 and saying the request would pay for either full replacement or a grind-and-layover depending on engineering recommendations.
Mount Clemens representatives discussed a $2.5 million request to redevelop a defunct motel…
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