LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Jonathan Lindsey along with U.S. ambassadors Pete Hoekstra and Joseph Cella will hold a press conference on Tuesday, April 18, regarding proposed taxpayer-funded economic developments and how the state of Michigan reviews projects, such as the one in Big Rapids, with Gotion Inc.
Who:
Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, R-Allen.
U.S. Ambassador to Fiji Joseph Cella.
U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands Pete Hoekstra.
What:
A press conference to discuss the concerns regarding the fiscal, environmental, and national security risks of economic development projects along with an update on the Gotion proposal in mid-Michigan.
When:
Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m.
Where:
Room 403
100 N. Capitol Ave.
Lansing
Brief:
Gotion is a China-based company proposing a new battery parts factory in Mecosta County. The Michigan House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations recently approved a legislative effort to provide grant funding for the proposed battery plant. The measure is currently before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Numerous lawmakers and residents have expressed concerns over the project’s potential risks.
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