Judge urges county commitment to secure $20 million legislative match for new courthouse

Aug 13, 2026

Chief Judge Jared Hothback told Grant County commissioners the judiciary has approval for up to $20 million in matching funds and asked for a clear county commitment and joint lobbying to secure the match; commissioners discussed funding options other than a voter bond.

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Chief Judge Jared Hothback told the commission the judiciary has obtained approval for a legislative match of up to $20 million to build a new Grant County district courthouse and asked the county to demonstrate a firm commitment before the legislature will act.

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