2016 – Page 27 – Motor City Muckraker

Gov. Snyder prevented release of lead test results at schools, e-mails suggest

By Steve Neavling on February 10, 2016 Flint Water Crisis, Headline, Schools and Education, State of Michigan

Gov. Snyder ordered state officials to withhold alarming evidence that Flint schools had dangerous levels of lead in their drinking water, according to new e-mails.

Congressional committee slams Gov. Snyder for failing to testify, pledges justice

By Steve Neavling on February 10, 2016 Flint Water Crisis, Headline, posts, State of Michigan

One congresswoman said: “I’m mad as hell. We need to shut the governor’s office down!”

Manslaughter charges possible in Flint water crisis, AG investigators warn

By Steve Neavling on February 9, 2016 Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan

Michigan officials, including Gov. Rick Snyder, could face manslaughter charges if a state investigation determines “gross negligence” led to the deaths of Flint residents who were forced to rely on contaminated water.

If Gov. Snyder is recalled, his replacement would be far more conservative

By Steve Neavling on February 9, 2016 Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley voted against hate crime protections, emergency contraceptions for sexual assault victims and job training for the unemployed.

Gov. Snyder could be booted from office by August after recall petition approved

By Steve Neavling on February 9, 2016 Flint Water Crisis, Headline, posts, Schools and Education, State of Michigan

Voters may finally get a chance to recall Gov. Rick Snyder, who has come under fierce fire for his handling of the Flint water crisis.

Here’s what happened to 58 vacant schools taken over by Detroit

By Steve Neavling on February 7, 2016 Government, Headline, Schools and Education

The city of Detroit took possession of 58 vacant, blighted DPS schools that were left to languish as they were gutted by scrappers under the control of the state.

Forgotten treasure: Step aboard Detroit’s storied fire boat (photos)

By Steve Neavling on February 4, 2016 Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts

The 75-foot Curtis Randolph is an impressive steel hull fireboat that is capable of pumping 11,000 gallons of water per minute and is a key resource for protecting high-rise and industrial buildings along the Detroit River.