Michigan committee gives $175 million for EV battery plant – Winnipeg Free Press
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A Michigan Senate committee granted final legislative approval to the allocation of $175 million in state funds for Chinese manufacturer Gotion's planned factory in Big Rapids.
Gotion announced plans last year to invest $2.4 billion and create 2,350 jobs at battery parts plants in Mecosta County.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved state incentives by a slender 10-9 vote, with three Democrats joining six Republicans in opposing the EV battery factory deal championed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Senate Appropriations votes in favor of Gotion battery plant funding, project planners ready to move ahead