Focus West Michigan for 7-24-24

By Joe Bielecki

Published July 24, 2024 at 3:21 PM EDT

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Michigan needs more funding for infrastructure according to a new report, there’s a new plan for an abandoned Muskegon factory, our latest edition of Crain's Grand Rapids Business Brief, and more.

Today on Focus West Michigan: Michigan needs more funding for infrastructure according to a new report, there’s a new plan for an abandoned Muskegon factory, our latest edition of Crain's Grand Rapids Business Brief, and more state and West Michigan news.

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