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Flint welcomes Democratic candidates, but distrust of help runs high

Four Democratic presidential hopefuls have visited Flint but some residents doubt they really care about solving the city's water and other problems

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Judge dismisses challenge to Michigan’s lead rules

A Court of Claims judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s toughest-in-the-nation lead and copper rules created in the wake of the Flint water crisis

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Kamala Harris proposes bill to invest in safe drinking water

The “Water Justice Act” would invest nearly $220 billion in clean and safe drinking water programs

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Nessel: Firms had big role in Flint water crisis

Attorney General Dana Nessel is buckling down on the engineering firms who allegedly played “a seminal role” in the Flint water crisis.

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Political Insider: Gillibrand returning to Michigan

Democratic presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand is returning to Michigan, making three stops on what she’s calling her “Trump broken promises tour”

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Snyder withdraws from Harvard post amid Flint backlash

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is turning down a one-year fellowship at Harvard University amid criticism over his role in the Flint water crisis

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Arena: Schuette team was close to adding Flint indictments

Ex-Flint water investigator Andy Arena rejected claims of shoddy work, saying the probe was methodically pursued and close to netting more indictments

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Prosecutors slam halted Flint water probe at town hall

Solicitor general Hammoud, Wayne County prosecutor Worthy say new search warrants produced at least 20 million new documents along with 600 devices

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Mayor Weaver, Flint residents want answers

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver speaks on the upcoming meeting with Flint residents and representatives of the Attorney General's office

Distrust pervades Flint over dropped criminal charges

Flint residents said they are chagrined, saddened but not shocked by the decision by Attorney General Dana Nessel's team before a town hall

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Opinion: Flint water investigation is apolitical

No one claims investigations into Nassar and the Catholic Church was political. So why is Flint different?

Schuette mounts new defense of Flint investigation

Ex-Attorney General Bill Schuette continues to defend his handling of the Flint water investigation as being conducted with "no fear or favoritism"

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State workers invited back after Flint cases

Michigan state government employees who had faced criminal charges over the Flint water crisis could head back to work next week.

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Sotomayor denies officials’ request to block lawsuit over Flint water crisis

Supreme Court justice denied request from state officials wanting High Court to block rulings saying they could be sued over lead in water supply

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Flint hospital wants hearing on order over Legionella risks

A Flint hospital ordered by the state to take steps to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria wants a hearing on the matter

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Charges dropped in Flint water scandal; probe to start over

Judge: Charges have been dropped against 8

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‘Huge insult’: Flint residents dismayed by dismissed cases

Flint residents expressed outrage after water crisis criminal charges were dropped in eight cases. Some fear public officials won't be held responsible

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State warns McLaren Hospital to fix Legionella issues

Two state agencies ordered McLaren Flint Hospital to correct conditions to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella

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Where things stand in the Flint water crisis investigation

A look at what the developments may mean in the investigation into the Flint water crisis

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Snyder’s mobile devices seized in Flint probe

The Flint water probe search warrants were sought two weeks ago by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and signed by a Flint judge

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Nessel briefs Whitmer, lawmakers on Flint settlement

Legislative leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are talking to Attorney General Dana Nessel about a potential deal on the Flint-water-related civil suits

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High court to hear oral arguments on Flint lawsuit

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether or not a class-action lawsuit against former Gov. Rick Snyder and the state can proceed.

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Flint officials won’t be dismissed from water lawsuit

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will not reconsider a request from Flint city officials claiming they should be immune from a Flint water lawsuit.

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Jury rejects ex-Flint official’s suit over firing

Natasha Henderson alleges she was fired for reporting the mayor had asked a city employee to redirect water crisis donations into a political fund.

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Flint misdemeanor will stand for now against ex-health chief

A judge overseeing a major Flint water case has declined to dismiss a misdemeanor charge against Michigan’s former health director

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Nessel’s office appeals Flint ruling for Snyder

Former Gov. Snyder has private attorneys for Flint investigations but is relying on Attorney General Nessel’s office to defend him in a major lawsuit.

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Judge rejects 6-month timeout in major Flint water case

A judge on Friday rejected a six-month freeze in the involuntary manslaughter case of Michigan’s former health director

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Former Flint official testifies on retaliation claims

Natasha Henderson alleges she was unjustly fired by Flint Mayor Karen Weaver

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AG v. AG: Flint evidence claims ‘not true’

Assistant Attorney General Christina Grossi says evidence concealment claims by Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud are "not true."

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Nessel’s office fires Flood from Flint prosecution team

Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has fired Todd Flood from the team leading criminal prosecutions in the Flint water crisis

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‘Trove of documents’ found prompts prosecutors to seek freeze in Flint water case

Prosecutors on Friday asked a judge for a six-month timeout in the criminal case against Michigan’s former health director

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Hero to pariah? Flint water expert fights for his reputation

Marc Edwards has accused Flint activists and some scientists of exaggerating the danger of the city's water. They said he is close-minded

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Five years into Flint water crisis, Whitmer works to ‘earn back trust’

Flint activists and leaders say they are pleased by the governor's early attention to the city, which she has already visited multiple times

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Michigan civil rights leaders create Flint water study guide

State civil rights officials have produced a guide aimed at helping to teach lessons of the Flint water crisis as it marks five years

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Ruling: Residents’ EPA suit in Flint crisis can proceed

Federal agency tried to have lawsuit dismissed that argued it negligently responded to water crisis

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Michigan providing Congress with new Flint records

Since January, Michigan officials have provided congressional investigators with tens of thousands of documents related to the Flint water crisis

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Nessel asks judge to keep AG on Flint water cases

Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office is fighting an effort to disqualify its attorneys from all Flint water litigation in Genesee County.

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Nestle extends Flint bottled water donations

Nestle plans to continue providing Flint residents with free bottled water through the end of August,

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Federal judge: Flint suit against Snyder can advance

Judge allows a class-action suit over the Flint water crisis to move forward and rejects attempts to dismiss claims against ex-Gov. Rick Snyder.

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Lawyer asks judge to disqualify Nessel’s office from Flint civil suits

A lead lawyer in the civil lawsuits linked to the Flint water crisis wants the Attorney General’s office disqualified from dozens of civil lawsuits.

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Wayne Co. lawyer set to join state’s Flint team

The Michigan Attorney General office is expected to add Wayne County prosecutor Molly Kellter to its Flint water prosecution team, three sources said.

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Cases of donated water found in old Flint school

Numerous cases of bottled water have been discovered inside a former school in Flint

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Whitmer proposes aid as locals fight lead rule

The governor is asking state lawmakers to approve $37.5M to help replace underground lead service lines in areas with high lead levels

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Cloud of Flint crisis still hanging over Snyder

Two days before he was fired, Flint special assistant attorney general Noah Hall received a letter from former Gov. Rick Snyder’s attorney.

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