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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterFlintGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeQ&A: How to protect against lead as Michigan waits for new water pipes
-Bridge Michigan spoke with Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha about what it will take to remove lead from our water supply and how residents can protect themselves in the process.
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BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDetroitDrinking WaterFeature DetroitInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeMichigan cities must begin replacing lead pipes. But who has the cash?
-As utilities across the state launch into a massive lead line replacement effort expected to be paid for largely by ratepayers, they are navigating a host of challenges, from the price to replace pipes to where they’ll find enough contractors to do the work.
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APDrinking WaterFlintGroundwater ContaminationLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeFlint families welcome water crisis charges, seek healing
-“I literally could have cried,” said Ariana Hawk, sitting in her car after learning Tuesday that former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others in his administration were expected to be charged.
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APDrinking WaterFlintGroundwater ContaminationLatest NewsLeadMichiganPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeEx.-Michigan Gov. Snyder charged in Flint water crisis
-The charges are groundbreaking: No governor or former governor in Michigan’s 184-year history had been charged with crimes related to their time in that office, according to the state archivist.
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APDrinking WaterFlintGroundwater ContaminationLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeFlint water crisis: Rooted in neglect, fallout continues
-In light of the new charges against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, here’s a primer on Flint’s 2014 lead crisis.
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APDrinking WaterFlintGroundwater ContaminationLatest NewsLeadMichiganPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeMichigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probe
-Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal.
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U.S. Justice Dept: Flint company owner dumped millions of gallons of untreated leachate in sewer
-The owner of an oil processing company in Flint is accused of violating the Clean Water Act.
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BudgetCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipDrinking WaterFlintInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeYears After Flint Water Crisis, Lead Lingers in School Buildings Across the Nation
-In its 2021 budget, Congress included millions for lead testing in schools, where children are still exposed to the toxic metal.
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Demands for change, requests for information pertaining to Flint water settlement
-Activist Jasmine Hall started demands to get residents more money and resources out of the settlement, and Attorney Loyst Fletcher has requested for residents to get more information.
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Flint joins $641M deal to settle lawsuits over lead in water
-The Flint City Council on Tuesday signed off on its portion of the $641 million settlement.
