Local leaders gathered in Flint to emphasize the significance of federal investments in clean energy and advanced manufacturing in Genesee County. State Rep. Jasper R. Martus, along with other officials, urged Michigan's Federal Congressional Delegation to protect these investments in upcoming budget legislation. They expressed concerns that repealing tax credits could impede private investments and halt ongoing development. The group highlighted how past federal funding had benefited projects like new transportation vehicles for Flint MTA and the demolition of the former McDonald Dairy site. Genesee County Commissioner Dale Weighill mentioned the importance of federal contributions in these areas and emphasized the need for federal support to complete the proposed Advanced Manufacturing district in Mundy Township. The sentiment in the article is positive towards federal investments in clean energy and manufacturing, with an emphasis on the economic development and job creation these projects bring to the region.