Many people believe that Governor Rick Snyder has failed the City of Flint, but he could play a pivotal role in an unprecedented comeback for the city.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill today that will prevent jail time for people that report/call in an overdose. The previous law only protected those 21-years of age and younger.
Governor Snyder spent time at a Flint home Monday that has tested high for lead levels, and spoke with the homeowner about her filters. He then drank some of filtered water to prove that it’s safe.
The home he visited is part of the state’s sentinel site testing program, has lead service lines and has tested higher than the federal action level for lead of 15 ppb when left unfiltered...
Officials have identified at least 200 kids in Flint with elevated blood lead levels due to the Flint Water Crisis. Governor Snyder formed the Flint Water Interagency Coordinating Committee to work on the problem.