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Taxpayer-Funded Megasite Push Ramps Up—School Demolition Planned Despite No Signed Deal with Buyer

Taxpayers are footing the bill as Michigan demolishes homes and a fully renovated school—without any confirmed company lined up to move in.

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Dave Bondy
Jun 12, 2025
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UPDATE: On July 16, Sandisk officially backed out of plans to move into Michigan’s Mega Site, leaving the state without a buyer—and taxpayers on the hook for $259 million in wasted investments.

Mundy Township, Michigan resident Don Ludwig is sounding the alarm over what he calls a reckless and secretive development project that’s transforming his quiet …

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