Kildee: Obsession With Austerity At Heart Of Man Made Flint Water Disaster
Dan Kildee said the contamination of Flint's water can be traced to the state wanting to save money.
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Dan Kildee said the contamination of Flint's water can be traced to the state wanting to save money.
The Michigan Senate has approved a $700 million restructuring plan to divide Detroit's financially and academically ailing school district in two and put in place a mechanism to pay off hundreds of millions of dollars in operating debt.
In the long term Michigan will comply with a "much higher standard," according to a state document.
More teacher sickouts and protests are expected at Detroit Public Schools.
Research shows poverty can expose children to lead and increase the likelihood of low birthweight, infant mortality, poor school performance and low graduation rates.
A renovation of Lansing's current city hall would cost $50 million to $60 million while redeveloping another building as a new city hall would save millions says the mayor.
A spokesman for House Speaker Kevin Cotter said mistakes were made in Flint "at every level of government," but that emergency managers are needed.
As the crisis in Detroit Public Schools continues to play out, the conversation about what happens next took center stage at the Michigan Chronicle's first "Pancakes and Politics" forum of the 2016 season.
The Michigan House has approved $48.7 million in supplemental aid for Detroit's public schools after the district's state-appointed manager warned that it may not be able to pay teachers after April 8.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is responsible for lead contamination in Flint, Michigan's water supply, and would likely face criminal charges if he were running a business, a Democratic lawmaker said Thursday.
Snyder will be a star witness at a hearing Thursday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
A judge who is being urged to stop water bills in Flint has called a timeout in the dispute.
Michigan has changed its policy on requiring an amended birth certificate to change an individual's gender on a state driver's license or identification.
"I've made my decision," Obama said in an email to supporters.
The former head of EPA's regional office that covers Flint defended her actions at the hearing.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
A Virginia man has been charged with murder in a crash that killed a family of four on I-75 in Oakland County earlier this month.
About 26,000 DTE customers still had no electricity early Tuesday, as power outages linger from a severe windstorm that swept through Southern Michigan Friday evening.
Michigan utility customers who lost power for an extended period after Friday's storm could be eligible for automatic bill credits of $42 per day.
The Fitzgerald School District in Warren, Michigan, canceled all of its summer classes and activities for Tuesday as police investigate a threat.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
Fitzgerald Public Schools in Warren has canceled programs for Tuesday. Frustration over power outages grows in Metro Detroit. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Detroit Police are investigating a shooting Monday night that sent two women to the hospital.
One man is injured after a confrontation with Dearborn Heights police on Monday night.
Good Tuesday morning Family! Partly sunny and warm this afternoon with temps in the mid 80's. continued warming this week to the upper 80's, with chances for rain returning Thursday.