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Supporting small business in the alternative energy sectors

Democratic State Rep. Marica Hovey-Wright. She represents the 92nd House District, which includes the cities of Muskegon, North Muskegon and Muskegon Heights, and Fruitland, Laketon and Muskegon townships.
Democratic State Rep. Marica Hovey-Wright. She represents the 92nd House District, which includes the cities of Muskegon, North Muskegon and Muskegon Heights, and Fruitland, Laketon and Muskegon townships.

Legislation is being introduced in the state house aimed at supporting small businesses and startup companies in the alternative energy sectors.

The legislation is co-sponsored by Democratic State Representative Marcia Hovey-Wright. She spoke with Jennifer White.

Hovey-Wright says, "Basically it’s a revolving loan fund for alternative energy, green manufacturing which includes, wind, solar, advanced battery and biomass. The intention is to create good paying jobs with good benefits."

Mercedes Mejia is a producer and director of Stateside.
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