Chippewa County veterans committee says MVAA grant reassessment forces cuts; approves grave markers and small distributions At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Chippewa County Department of Veteran Affairs Committee learned the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency reassessed county grants and reduced funding by about $20,000, prompting elimination of advertising and reduced trust‑fund and emergent relief allocations; the committee approved routine disbursements including 23 grave markers and two MVAA grant distributions.

The Chippewa County veterans committee faces a $20,000 funding cut, forcing them to make tough choices that could impact essential services for local veterans.

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Commissioner McGruder presents Columbia County's budget proposal for 2025-2026 Columbia County's proposed budget for 2025-2026 focuses on financial stability and service adequacy.

Columbia County's ambitious budget proposal for 2025-2026 promises to maintain essential services while navigating significant financial challenges—can they strike the right balance?

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