DETROIT (Great Lakes News) – Wayne and Ionia counties will receive added grant funding to help with storm cleanup efforts.

The extra funding comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appealed the initial denial from the federal government.

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President Biden approved the activation of the Public Assistance Program for the areas.

Heavy rainfall and flooding soaked Michigan in late June.