Flint Official: $30M From State For Water Bills Not Enough
Flint's city administrator says $30 million to help pay water bills isn't enough to counteract the effect of the crisis with lead-tainted water on city finances.
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Flint's city administrator says $30 million to help pay water bills isn't enough to counteract the effect of the crisis with lead-tainted water on city finances.
The board was split across party lines Monday on one proposal to recall Snyder for acknowledging he had "failed" the people of Flint in his State of the State Address.
"There is no one better suited to help the city bounce back than Flint residents themselves..."
Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be in Flint Sunday to meet with residents who are dealing with the city's drinking water crisis firsthand.
About 30 from Michigan State University helped pass out water and collect empty plastic bottles Friday outside a Flint shopping center.
"Putting the well-being of Michiganders first needs to be the top priority for all state employees," the governor said.
The governor is defending how his office responded to an email flagging a potential link between a surge in Legionnaires' disease and Flint's water.
Flint's lead toxicity problem has now apparently spread to animals.
Nine people died from the disease in a 17 month period across Genesee County.
Democrats wanted to add hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency assistance to Flint to fix and replace the city's pipes.
"There were attempted by Democrats to add more money to this bill to deal with the lead contamination..."
Some immigrants were initially denied water because they couldn't show ID.
If Darnell Earley refuses to testify in the case, he could face up to a year in federal prison.
"The more I read and learn about this, the angrier I get," Attorney Geoffrey Fieger said.
"I don't want to spread further fear in our community but, I also want our residents to be extra careful..."
The FBI is now investigating the contamination of Flint's drinking water.
The DEQ hopes "to be able to say something about the general health of the system come mid-April."
The federal government has denied Michigan's request to increase nutrition funding for older low-income Flint children who may be affected by the city's lead-tainted water.
Hillary Clinton's campaign is calling for a Democratic debate in Flint as the city copes with a lead-contaminated water crisis.
Spokesman Dave Murray said he didn't know if workers promoted that it was available, but no signs prohibited the public from drinking water from the coolers.
The chief of staff in Burton, Michigan told WWJ Newsradio 950 that about 65 residents use water from Flint.
Flint residents were warned Friday that water samples from more than two dozen city locations have higher lead levels than filters can handle and that further tests are recommended.
It's the second round of state aid since the fall.
"It makes you feel terrible...it doesn't help," the governor said.
Documents appear to show the Snyder administration trucked in clean water to state buildings in Flint early last year.
An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Our weekend remains a little mild before cold air rushes in after Thanksgiving.
Residents in Romulus are getting a taste of Sheetz' planned expansion across the state of Michigan.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Detroit Lions players have given back to the community in the past. On Friday, D.J. Reader gave out over 200 meals ahead of Thanksgiving.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.