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If Abilene Receives Stimulus Money...

By: Brittany Pelletz
Updated: February 9, 2009
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 If Congress passes President Obama's proposed stimulus plan, it's likely that Abilene could be seeing some of that money.

The city has prepared a list of projects that they believe will meet the stimulus program criteria, in the event that happens.  On the list are projects that are "shovel ready," also known as ready-to-go projects, that do not currently have funding means.  They include the city's transit system, street improvements and public safety.

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