State Rep. Jim Haadsma delivers a speech on the House Floor on May 21, 2024, in the State Capitol Building.
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 14, 2024 — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1.5 million to Battle Creek to expand residential lead hazard control services to eligible households with a Medicaid-enrolled resident. The grant is part of a $7 million award for communities across the state to protect Michiganders from lead exposure. All services provided by the grant must be completed by Sept. 30, 2025, ensuring vulnerable homes and communities are promptly protected. State Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek), whose district includes Battle Creek, strongly supported the state’s decision and issued the following statement:
“I am grateful to the state for investing in the health and safety of Battle Creek’s residents. This funding will cover the costs of lead risk assessments, permanent removal, temporary relocation of residents and building rehabilitation for countless households in our community. Lead exposure is dangerous for everyone and most especially for children. Kids and families in Battle Creek deserve to grow up in healthy, stable housing — this grant will help ensure that income is not a barrier for our neighbors to live in homes free from toxins.”
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