What happens when federal water funding is stalled? For Benton Harbor, it means delayed upgrades to the filtration plant, stunted riverfront development, and communities still waiting for clean water.
Mayor Marcus Muhammad says over $100 million was allocated to his city-transforming water infrastructure, housing, and Ox Creek cleanup. But when those funds are frozen, progress is paralyzed.
"This crosses all party lines," says Mayor Muhammad. "This is real life-real people impacted."
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