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I'm State Representative Richard LeBlanc.  Thank you for again visiting my webpage. 

We're going to talk a little bit today about Capital Outlay.  And Capital Outlay, for those who might not be aware, is an allocation that is allowed by the state that is voted on by members of the Legislature to allow for capital improvement projects like buildings and things of that nature.

One of the things I wish to talk about today is that it is a pleasure to announce that Schoolcraft College has been included in a statewide plan to speed up some construction projects which will create tens of thousands of jobs for Michigan workers.  Schoolcraft College, as we know, serves a large portion of the Westland community. 

And this project at that college has the added benefit of creating a better learning environment for our students, which will help to build a strong workforce for Michigan and help to attract the 21^st century job providers to our state. 

Specially, this $15 million project at Schoolcraft College would build a Public Safety/Homeland Security Classroom Building using a mix of state, federal and local funding and it will create 240 local jobs.  The project is one of hundreds of construction projects at universities, colleges, airports, military facilities and state parks all across the state, they're going to help create more than 29,000 jobs for Michigan's workers.

In this day and age, it's essential that we have a top-notch public safety team to respond to emergencies and disasters.  This specific investment will help to ensure that the men and women who get their training at Schoolcraft College will be well prepared to protect our community. This plan not only gets our workers back on the job, it also invests in Michigan's safety and future.

As always, if you have comments or questions related to this project, or any other state government issue, please call me toll-free.  That number is 888-737-5325. If it's easier, you can send me an email.  My email address is my name, richardleblanc@house.mi.gov.   Thanks for listening.  I look forward to hearing from you.  

It is an honor to serve on your behalf.  Take care.