Flint Water Crisis

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July 7, 2025
After years of struggle, the city is closing in on replacing remaining lead lines — offering lessons for other communities.
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June 3, 2025
Tensions reached a boiling point during the Flint City Council Meeting on Tuesday, when an item related to the Flint…
March 17, 2024
U.S. District Judge David Lawson said Flint is in civil contempt because it had failed to meet deadlines for pipe…
February 2, 2024
A contractor has reached a $25 million settlement over its role in Flint, Michigan's lead-contaminated water scandal.
March 23, 2023
Nearly a decade after the Flint water crisis began, a judge has approved a historic $626 million settlement for the…
Jackson water crisis
September 14, 2022
From Jackson, Mississippi to Flint, Michigan, aging water infrastructure is wreaking havoc in predominantly Black and brown communities.
June 30, 2022
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder invoked his right against self-incrimination Thursday and declined to answer questions at a civil trial...
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June 29, 2022
Michigan authorities have long promised to hold key officials criminally responsible for lead contamination and health problems arising...
Gladyes Williamson, theGrio.com
June 28, 2022
State laws "authorize a judge to investigate, subpoena witnesses, and issue arrest warrants” as a one-person grand jury, the court…
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March 29, 2022
The attempted state takeover of a Mason, Tenn., town is a reminder that America has a long history of taking…
February 14, 2022
Regan, EPA's first Black administrator, aims for a lead-free America. Flint's former mayor has a message for the powers that…
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November 7, 2021
Michigan agreed to pay the former director of the drinking water division after using her as a "public scapegoat" in…
October 14, 2021
According to reports, the residents of Benton Harbor have been struggling with lead in their water for as many as…
Michigan Gov And Detroit Emergency City Manager Orr Discuss Bankruptcy Filing
February 22, 2021
Attorneys representing Snyder want the charges against him in the Flint water crisis dismissed because 'neglecting a city is not…
January 14, 2021
Two former Michigan health officials were charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of nine people due to the Flint…
January 13, 2021
Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty stemming from an investigation of the…
January 12, 2021
Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new Flint water investigation.
Flint Ends Its Distribution Of Bottled Water In Wake Of The City's Contaminated Water Crisis
August 20, 2020
The state of Michigan is expected to announce that a $600 million settlement will be paid to victims of the…
Jussie Smollett thegrio.com
December 25, 2019
Jussie Smollett donated money to kids programs in Flint, Mich., while also organizing a backpack and Christmas toy drive for…
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December 13, 2019
A utility company serving Flint, Mich., knew toxic material was seeping into the water supply even before the city said…