• July 2009 Recovery Act Guidance to State Agencies FAQs 

• Michigan Recovery Office FAQ 
Complete listing of questions and answers for printing.

• What is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA or Recovery Act)?

• What does the Recovery Act funding mean for Michigan?

• What happened to the inventory of "shovel ready" projects submitted to the state earlier this year?

• How much money is Michigan getting from the Recovery Act and who will be getting the funds?

• How will the state allocate money that isn't coming through existing programs or through competitive grants?

• What does the MI Economic Recovery Office do?

• Will the Recovery Act provide an extension on unemployment benefits?

• Will the Recovery Act provide for additional unemployment benefits?

• Will people receiving unemployment get a tax break on their unemployment benefits?

• How will the Recovery Act impact business taxes?

• Will individuals receive a tax cut from the stimulus package?

• How much road construction money will Michigan receive and where will it be spent?

• Does the Recovery Act help unemployed keep their health insurance?

• How can citizens be sure that the funds are spent responsibly and efficiently?

• How can individuals or organizations submit projects for Recovery Act grants on Michigan's Economic Recovery Website?

• What is the best way to stay up-to-date on Michigan's Recovery Act efforts?

• What help is available to Michigan residents who are facing foreclosure?

• Will the Recovery Act help individuals who receive food assistance?

• How would an organization pursue business opportunities made available by the Recovery Act?