Granholm signs college ‘promise zone’ legislation

Muskegon and Pontiac could be among the first communities to attempt to qualify for a new state program aimed at providing more college scholarships in high poverty areas.

The new measure signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jennifer Granholm will create so-called “promise zones” in up to 10 Michigan communities on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Muskegon and Pontiac are among the areas already working on systems to raise the private cash needed to get state matching money for the program.

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