Small businesses shouldn’t have to risk closing their doors or laying off staff if local road construction drags on and impedes customer access.
That’s the notion behind a proposal to help businesses stay afloat during prolonged road work via a grant program. Rep. Julie Rogers, D-Kalamazoo, announced the bill this week, though it won’t be introduced in the House until Wednesday, Feb. 18.
House Bill 5524 would establish a road construction business loss reimbursement program, offering up to $15,000 per year to assist small businesses…