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Mother knows best when it comes to the literal law of the land. A public hearing regarding nature's reclamation of wetlands in County Ditch 23 opened Tuesday's Douglas County Commissioners' meeting.
Salaries, budget and the recurring debate over how much to spend on law enforcement were discussed - and in most cases agreed upon - at the Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday.
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More funds are now available to help some Douglas County businesses recoup costs after the latest executive order from the governor’s shutdown and restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Douglas County commissioners approved a state Business Relief Grant in the amount of $754,292 that will be disbursed to area businesses in the form of an economic development relief grant.
The county was eligible to keep a portion of the funds – $18,397 worth – to cover administrative costs, but will put the whole amount toward grants for businesses instead. In addition, the commissioners approved allocating up to $677,746 more if needed.