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Flint Water Crisis

Rick Snyder, ex-Michigan governor takes 5th in Flint water trial

Rick Snyder, ex-Michigan governor takes 5th in Flint water trial

“I wish this never would have happened,” Snyder said of the Flint water mess.

4 days ago
Michigan Supreme Court says indictments invalid in Flint water crisis, wipes charges against Snyder and others

Michigan Supreme Court says indictments invalid in Flint water crisis, wipes charges against Snyder and others

The Michigan Supreme Court said a court had no authority to issue charges in the Flint water crisis. Charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder and others have been wiped.

6 days ago
Two Michigan companies are using Flint's plastic water bottles, helping gamers and the environment

Two Michigan companies are using Flint's plastic water bottles, helping gamers and the environment

Two Michigan-based eyewear companies have come together to promote and provide sustainable eyewear products with a purpose.

April 14
Rick Snyder must testify in upcoming Flint water trial, judge rules

Rick Snyder must testify in upcoming Flint water trial, judge rules

Michigan's former governor was charged with a misdemeanor for his alleged involvement in the Flint Water Crisis. He had previously said he would invoke his 5th amendment right if called as a witness.

March 21
Rick Snyder will take the 5th if called to testify in Flint Water trial

Rick Snyder will take the 5th if called to testify in Flint Water trial

Michigan's former governor faces misdemeanor charges in the state's Flint Water crisis investigation.

March 7
Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint water litigation

Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint water litigation

Most of the money -- $600 million -- is coming from the state of Michigan, which was accused of repeatedly overlooking the risks of switching Flint's water source without treating the water to prevent what turned out to be a disaster.

November 10, 2021
Only Michigan official fired in Flint water crisis was 'public scapegoat', arbitrator rules

Only Michigan official fired in Flint water crisis was 'public scapegoat', arbitrator rules

Liane Shekter Smith, who was the head of the state's drinking water office when Flint's water system was contaminated had $191,880 in back pay returned.

October 21, 2021
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes spending $200M to replace lead water pipes

Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes spending $200M to replace lead water pipes

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed using federal COVID-19 relief money to replace lead water pipes.

September 8, 2021
Flint drinking water meets state, federal lead standards for 5 years in row

Flint drinking water meets state, federal lead standards for 5 years in row

Flint's drinking water has met state and federal lead standards for five years in a row, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced.

July 22, 2021
Flint residents telling judge to reject $641M settlement because of steep attorney fees

Flint residents telling judge to reject $641M settlement because of steep attorney fees

The settlement fund includes $600 million from Michigan and $20 million from Flint. Attorneys are seeking $200 million in fees so the amount of money available to Flint residents is far less than $641 million.

July 14, 2021
Study shows Flint water crisis is a factor for some in vaccine hesitancy

Study shows Flint water crisis is a factor for some in vaccine hesitancy

The study shows there was distrust of the government before the Flint water crisis and it just got worse.

July 6, 2021
Flint judge denies request to dismiss misdemeanor charge against Rick Snyder

Flint judge denies request to dismiss misdemeanor charge against Rick Snyder

A Flint judge has rejected a request to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a former Michigan governor in the Flint water scandal.

March 18, 2021
Attorneys who worked to secure $641.5M settlement for Flint residents asking to be paid

Attorneys who worked to secure $641.5M settlement for Flint residents asking to be paid

Lawyers who helped secure a settlement for Flint residents are asking to receive payment for their work.

March 9, 2021
Lawyers asking for third of $641 million Flint water crisis settlement

Lawyers asking for third of $641 million Flint water crisis settlement

The lawyers who negotiated a settlement for victims of tainted water in Flint are asking for $209 million in fees and expenses, roughly a third of the massive damages the state is shelling out.

March 9, 2021
Judge overseeing Flint water case says he's struggling with effort to dismiss charges, requests more time

Judge overseeing Flint water case says he's struggling with effort to dismiss charges, requests more time

Judge William Crawford said he needs to research whether prosecutors filed the case in the wrong county and issues concerning the one-man grand jury used to indict former Gov. Rick Snyder.

February 23, 2021
Flint Water Crisis judge asks for 4-month delay to review records, defendant attorneys oppose request

Flint Water Crisis judge asks for 4-month delay to review records, defendant attorneys oppose request

Lawyers for former Gov. Rick Snyder and eight other defendants oppose a motion from a Genesee County Chief Circuit Judge who requested extra time to review grand jury testimony. They say the delay will hurt the defendants.

February 19, 2021
Judge gives preliminary approval to $641M Flint water deal

Judge gives preliminary approval to $641M Flint water deal

A judge has granted the first approval of a $641 million deal that would go to Flint residents who were harmed by lead-tainted water.

January 23, 2021
Snyder's attorney says ex-governor charged in wrong Michigan county over Flint water case

Snyder's attorney says ex-governor charged in wrong Michigan county over Flint water case

The attorney for former Gov. Rick Snyder said the charges against the ex-Michigan leaders should be dismissed because he was charged in the wrong county. Snyder was indicted on a misdemeanor charge of willful neglect in Genesee County.

January 19, 2021
Michigan Attorney General to announce findings of Flint Water Crisis Thursday morning

Michigan Attorney General to announce findings of Flint Water Crisis Thursday morning

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she will hold a Thursday morning press conference to announce the findings of her team's investigation into the Flint Water Crisis.

January 15, 2021
Flint reaction at new charges against Snyder in water crisis met with cautious optimism

Flint reaction at new charges against Snyder in water crisis met with cautious optimism

“I want to get excited and get my hopes up but they have been dashed so many times with what they think is justice," said Melissa May, Flint resident and activist.

January 15, 2021
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