The City of Springfield is losing almost 20-million-dollars in federal funding meant for low-income neighborhoods.
The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated a 19.9-million-dollar grant from its Community Change program that was announced for the city last August.
The grant was going to fund several initiatives across the city including air pollution monitoring and de-leading homes.
Springfield officials say they plan to file an appeal and are exploring all legal options.
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