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<p class="MsoNormal">Below you can find the most recent MIHI – Michigan High Speed Internet Office newsletter with information about a number of federal programs that may impact broadband and digital equity initiatives in your community.
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<p class="MsoNormal">There are also requests for comments on the ROBIN program as well as a request for participation in the Digital Inclusion Database.
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<p class="MsoNormal">See below for full details.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library Development Manager<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
<a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Whites29@michigan.gov</span></a> 517-335-1507 |
<a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a>
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am excited to share that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a
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<span style="color:#1D5782">new map of broadband service</span></a> for the nation. Unlike previous service availability maps, this new data collection provides information at the address level. For the first time, the FCC is accepting challenges to the data
shown on the map and encouraging consumers, communities and others to examine the map and provide challenge information if a discrepancy is found.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Below are several resources to help you get access to and challenge the new map:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1D5782">FCC Broadband Data Collection Help Center</span></a> has a wealth of information on the methodology and data contained on the map, including resources for those looking to challenge the map data.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
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<span style="color:#1D5782">follow the instructions on how to file an availability challenge using the new map</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
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entities can access the underlying broadband serviceable location fabric</span></a> that forms the foundation for address locations on the map.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
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by state can be downloaded here</span></a> for the various broadband delivery technologies, or summary data is available by geography or internet service provider.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is working diligently to examine the map and identify any discrepancies in service availability reported to the FCC using a myriad of datasets including
recently collected asset location data for broadband-supportive infrastructure. It is critical that challenges to the FCC map be filed by Jan.13, 2023. Having an accurate federal map will ensure that Michigan receives its equitable share of funding through
the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program to invest in achieving universal broadband availability for the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Eric Frederick<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Chief Connectivity Officer <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Michigan High-Speed Internet Office <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Leo-mihighspeedinternet@michigan.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1D5782">Leo-mihighspeedinternet@michigan.gov</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the Digital Inclusion Database</span></a>. MIHI is creating an inventory of organizations and facilities that are providing digital inclusion services. If you provide public access to computers, digital literacy training, cybersafety training or other similar
services, <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N1cnZleTEyMy5hcmNnaXMuY29tL3NoYXJlLzVmMzM1ZjkzNGZkMDQ5ZGVhZDY2OWQ3MTJiMjgyZDVmP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.ljYQRyyy1v0EkmygPK9d14lJb5m-pIEM_nKdP3lPCtI%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143391064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WOvy0HqPV242i4gth4vxBtb5krU9m3Vb7OLIWxV20TU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1D5782">click here to join our growing database of practitioners and providers across the state</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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to host a Regional Broadband Navigator</span></a>. The Regional Broadband Navigator Grant Program seeks to provide Economic Development Organizations and other regional entities with funding to support a broadband-focused staff member to assist in coordination,
development, capacity building and executive of broadband planning. <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbmJ1c2luZXNzLm9yZy9icm9hZGJhbmQvbmF2aWdhdG9yLWdyYW50LXByb2dyYW0vP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.PDw06_BGZ6YV8RNqWkZ7_fL-PFthJLTSfPN8r83foq8%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7i%2B02Mo5VynkBeOjyiEAvgNKEsIDmQWYsKc9KMsx77s%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Apply for funding to support a navigator in your region here.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of broadband service availability can help identify gaps in your community – check them out here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Nearly 1.7 million Michigan households are estimated to qualify for the
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<span style="color:#1D5782">Affordable Connectivity Program</span></a> (ACP) from the FCC, but only 30% of qualifying households participate. The ACP provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per
month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers. Eligible
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<span style="color:#1D5782">households can enroll through a participating broadband provider</span></a> or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an
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<span style="color:#1D5782">online application here</span></a> or mail in application.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Learn more about mobile data and voice coverage with the FCC’s 4G LTE coverage map by carrier:
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<span style="color:#1D5782">4G LTE Coverage as of May 15, 2021</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Protect the important devices and people in your life with Michigan Secure, the free security app only for Michigan residents. Michigan Secure helps protect you from unsecure Wi-Fi networks,
phishing emails, unsafe apps and more. <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZHRtYi9zZXJ2aWNlcy9jeWJlcnNlY3VyaXR5L21pY2hpZ2Fuc2VjdXJlP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.1wl4nNlssn-AUtKv76gTDhtuTmoOFzDGxdq5F8e8Td0%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xhQKEofh3Vf7q3TbvJyiZJPBNrHf5f2wb28pI%2BKbiR0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Learn more about Michigan Secure here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The MIHI Office is tasked with implementing three federally funded programs. These programs are described below. Stay tuned for more information as these programs are developed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">ROBIN Program:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> In early 2022, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature passed the Building Michigan
Together Plan, Public Act 53 of 2022. The plan includes the appropriation of $250.6 million in federal Capital Projects Fund resources to expand high-speed internet service to unserved locations in the state. On Oct. 7, the United States Treasury announced
the approval of Michigan’s plan for the use of these funds. <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvbnRlbnQuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2F0dGFjaG1lbnRzL01JTEVPLzIwMjIvMTAvMDcvZmlsZV9hdHRhY2htZW50cy8yMjkyNTA1L1JPQklOJTIwRmFjdCUyMFNoZWV0LnBkZiJ9.vMMuX7XZ7Wanr2nFI8Yt9A_mkeq4HlwMYq9MhhY3O_c%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vm0WFCTuLSaHST9JjjkYbohrYhgMyINRe3lVBsaR94I%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1D5782">View the ROBIN Fact Sheet to learn more</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">MIHI has created the
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Realizing Opportunities with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN)</span></strong> grant program to fulfill this portion of the Building Michigan Together Plan. ROBIN will leverage partnerships with
internet service providers and communities to build out dependable, affordable high-speed access to unserved communities and locations across Michigan. The MIHI Office is located within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity as referenced in the
program enabling legislation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">MIHI is seeking comment on various ROBIN Program elements that were included as part of the enabling legislation for the program. Comments will be used to guide the development of the
ROBIN Program. </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Zvcm1zLm9mZmljZS5jb20vcGFnZXMvcmVzcG9uc2VwYWdlLmFzcHg_aWQ9aDNENzFYYzNyVUtXYW9rdTlISWwwUjh1UXBJMHZKMURtRlBRSmtabWJfOVVNRFJYUmxSR05UbExWVEZVVnpGTFRUZ3hUMWhaU1RCV1JpNHUmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.CXUzbAxpi02f-piO2uduSTBMAxvRVjGh-my7Zg0xs_w%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oqJQV37KcSRQkqX5dkFLNYcS30kSQPX4UPM3sb4ulU4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1D5782">Click
here to submit comments</span></a><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">.</span></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD)</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> is the largest investment in broadband ever made by
the federal government. BEAD will provide state's with a formula-based allocation of funds to address universal broadband availability and digital equity. While final allocations have not yet been made, MIHI anticipates that Michigan will receive between $1.5B
and $1.7B in BEAD funding. BEAD will be implemented as a sub-grant program to eligible entities that meet program requirements. There is much to do to prepare for the BEAD program including the development of a statewide plan, the publication and challenge
of new FCC broadband maps, and the creation of a detailed initial proposal of the state's sub-grant program, among others. These activities will need to take place prior to BEAD funds being sub-granted and the start of network deployment. It is estimated that
BEAD funds will likely be awarded to subrecipients beginning in early 2024. <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Jyb2FkYmFuZHVzYS5udGlhLmdvdi9yZXNvdXJjZXMvZ3JhbnQtcHJvZ3JhbXMvYnJvYWRiYW5kLWVxdWl0eS1hY2Nlc3MtYW5kLWRlcGxveW1lbnQtYmVhZC1wcm9ncmFtP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.VDODCfWxBRO2yvDBiMKEWX-DvDSAxhGaN7fh33PZkfg%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7UG84eehyd3SImpYTQoRzi%2Bxchh76jMSbnEm%2F87G4E4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Click here for more information on BEAD from the NTIA</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">State Digital Equity Planning Grant (SDEPG)</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> program will provide MIHI with $1.33M in funds to
create a statewide digital equity plan. The successful completion of this plan will then be followed by an application to the forthcoming State Digital Equity Capacity Grant program that will provide a formula based grant to the state to implement the plan
in the fall of 2023. <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMjEuNjcwMjQ1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Jyb2FkYmFuZHVzYS5udGlhLmdvdi9yZXNvdXJjZXMvZ3JhbnQtcHJvZ3JhbXMvZGlnaXRhbC1lcXVpdHktcHJvZ3JhbXM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.EOsV7Ns2So0BMy4hDOeDwHOZKEC9baodOHwR9GlJMTA%2Fs%2F1182990176%2Fbr%2F148660737351-l&data=05%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7Ca4ed8521af9444e29a5408dacbf0c164%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638046532143547182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q4MaT9f24Wz6nQl8cTDhKuXHPv%2Ba%2BVnOHVnjKww2C4A%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Click here for more information on SDEPG from the NTIA</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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County selects vendor to bring high-speed internet to 10K homes</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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opens Connected Learning Center in Detroit | Crain's Detroit Business</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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PIE&G focus in fiber</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Kent Co. is looking to use $127M in federal funds from ARPA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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governor talks northern Michigan priorities</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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