The state of Michigan and several school districts have “achieved a broad framework” to settle a lawsuit in which the districts say the state acted unlawfully by threatening to close low-performing schools in their districts. Michigan Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens on Tuesday morning said both sides have “engaged in intense settlement conversations seeking to serve the best interest of …
A federal lawsuit claiming Michigan’s political districts give Republicans an unfair advantage is coming, says Attorney Mark Brewer. “We are planning a lawsuit claiming, with good evidence, that the House and Senate and Congressional redistricting plans are partisan gerrymandered,” said Brewer, who used to chair the Michigan Democratic Party but said he was not working with them …
Lawsuit claims former city administrator requested an investigation in to an allegation of water charity funds being directed to mayor’s campaign Buy Photo Then-City of Flint administrator Natasha Henderson addresses Flint City Council about the amount of money proposed to be reimbursed to Flint residents crediting their water bills during the Flint water crisis on Monday Feb. 8, 2016, at Flint …
‘Political finger-pointing’ Cummings vowed an investigation and requested that Snyder “produce all emails, communications, and other documents relating to how you and your staff planned, developed and released your 75 point plan, including your internal discussions about how and when to involve Mayor Weaver and others in the process.” Snyder’s spokesman, Ari Adler, in a statement said the …
A lawsuit stemming from Flint’s lead-contaminated water was filed Monday on behalf of the city’s residents against Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder as well as other current and former government officials and corporations. The federal lawsuit — which is seeking class-action status — alleges that tens of thousands of residents have suffered physical and economic injuries and damages.
Attorney general says his office can defend only Snyder, state Buy Photo The state said Friday that purified water it sent to Flint state offices in January of 2015 was for use by the public, not just state employees. (Photo: Ryan Garza/Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo A new legal migraine could be kicking in for seven Michigan Department of Environmental Quality employees who are being sued over …
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The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is holding a high-profile hearing Wednesday about the Flint water crisis. Below, your guide to what the hell is going on. What is wrong with the water in Flint, Michigan?
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will propose $30 million in state funding to help pay the water bills of Flint residents facing an emergency over the city’s lead-contaminated water supply. Snyder will brief Flint officials and pastors about the plan Wednesday and outline it to lawmakers next week as part of his 2016-2017 budget proposal, according to a statement the governor’s office …
It’s “Katrina II,” and he says he’ll fix it. Michigan’s Gov. Rick Snyder is taking (some of) the blame for the lead-contaminated drinking water that has led to brain damage and other health risks in children in parts of the urban community.
Class action lawsuits to be filed in Flint water crisis
Gov. Rick Snyder and former emergency managers Darnell Earley and Jerry Ambrose as well as a number of state agencies will be in the lawsuits. Local News
Class action lawsuits to be filed in Flint water crisis
The situation in Flint is dire.