Tag: Michigan

"Flint is focused on fixing the problems caused by lead contamination of our drinking water," Mayor Karen Weaver said in a statement. (Jake May/The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP)

Flint mayor: City ‘can’t afford’ distraction of Trump’s visit

Gabby Morrongiello · September 14, 2016 6:19 pm

It would be Trump's first visit to the embattled city. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Energy and Environment

Reports: Trump to visit Flint

Kyle Feldscher · September 13, 2016 7:07 pm

Supreme Court rejects Michigan’s ban on straight-party voting

Kelly Cohen · September 9, 2016 4:54 pm

Funding for the lead water crisis in the eastern Michigan city used to be among Democrats' top priorities. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Energy and Environment

Democrats go silent on Flint

Kyle Feldscher · September 9, 2016 4:01 am

The bill contains funding for Flint, Mich. and could help communities affected by flooding. (AP Photo/Max Becherer, File)

Energy and Environment

Senate on verge of passing $9 billion water projects bill

Kyle Feldscher · September 7, 2016 8:52 pm

"I feel like I'm watching the next season of 'The Apprentice.'" (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Detroit mayor dumps on Trump’s visit: Phoniest nominee ‘in my lifetime’

Becket Adams · September 3, 2016 8:04 pm

Trump to black church: Your wrongs ‘will be made right’

Becket Adams · September 3, 2016 5:21 pm

The independent watchdog of the Environmental Protection Agency will investigate how the environmental regulator oversees state authorities that monitor drinking water quality in the wake of the lead water crisis in Michigan. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Energy and Environment

Flint prompts watchdog to probe EPA state oversight efforts

Kyle Feldscher · August 30, 2016 8:46 pm

According to a new poll, Hillary Clinton maintains a 3-point nationwide lead, 46-43, in a matchup against Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Polls: Clinton ahead in Pennsylvania, Michigan, tied in Ohio

Ryan Lovelace · August 29, 2016 3:02 pm

An investigation into the rashes by the Department of Health and Human Services and the state of Michigan found the water in the Flint River might have been the cause. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Rashes on Flint residents linked to contaminated water

Kyle Feldscher · August 24, 2016 4:43 pm

Limbaugh: Trump’s black voter pitch ‘effective’

Limbaugh: Trump’s black voter pitch ‘effective’

Eddie Scarry · August 22, 2016 7:18 pm

Camo for the next presidential limo?

Camo for the next presidential limo?

Anna Giaritelli · August 12, 2016 11:32 pm