Michigan’s indifference toward Flint continues to defy logic

You might have thought the Snyder administration would have learned trying to keep information about Flint hidden doesn’t work. Last week, state officials refused to take part in a scheduled meeting in which a team of university researchers were to present their preliminary findings about a mysterious outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Flint.

Analysis: Tax cut push comes as budget projected to tighten

After commanding the legislative agenda for six years, Republicans say now is the time to finally enact a major tax cut for Michigan residents. GOP lawmakers pushing to gradually repeal the 4.25 percent personal income tax will confront some stark realities – namely, future budget pressures created by the Legislature itself.

Flint, Standing Rock Prove The Impact Of Environmental Issues On Communities Of Color

In 2016, major environmental crises that disproportionately affect people of color — such as the Flint water crisis and the fight over the location of the Dakota Access Pipeline — were undercovered by the national media for long periods, despite being reported by local and state media early on. The national media’s failure to spotlight these environmental issues as they arise effectively shuts the people in danger out of the national conversation, resulting in delayed political action and worsening conditions.

House Republicans shut down investigation into Flint water crisis, blame EPA instead

As President Obama signed a bill Friday authorizing $170 million to address lead in the drinking water in Flint , Michigan, Republicans in the House quietly closed a nearly yearlong investigation into the disaster before receiving crucial information from Republican Gov. Rick Snyder. Utah Republican Jason Chaffetz, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, sent a pair of letters late Friday afternoon offering no new information and essentially summarizing what was already revealed about the crisis during several high-profile hearings earlier this year to announce the end of his investigation.