Demolishing blighted buildings isn’t cheap. Five communities in the Midwest are slated to get $4.65 million from the federal government to cover the cost — all thanks to earmarks in the massive omnibus spending bill introduced by Senate Democrats yesterday.

Michigan makes out best in the demolition department. Three cities — Ecorse, Jackson and River Rouge — made the cut. Two others, Gary, Ind., and Green Bay, Wis., are also among the cities securing earmarks for economic development and neighborhood improvement projects.

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