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Trump makes unconstitutional case for arresting protester at Michigan rally

By Steve Neavling on March 5, 2016   Government, Headline  

Trump makes unconstitutional case for arresting protester at Michigan rally

The Republican frontrunner called for the arrest of a protester “for a filthy, dirty mouth.”

Snyder ignored top aides’ warnings of ‘downright scary’ hazards of Flint River

By Steve Neavling on February 26, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

Snyder ignored top aides’ warnings of ‘downright scary’ hazards of Flint River

Two of Gov. Rick Snyder’s top aides implored the administration to stop subjecting residents to the Flint River because of serious health hazards in October 2014, nearly a year before the governor allowed Flint to switch back to Detroit’s water, new e-mail records show.

State approves recall petition to remove Gov. Snyder over Flint water crisis

By Steve Neavling on February 22, 2016   Emergency Manager, Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

State approves recall petition to remove Gov. Snyder over Flint water crisis

The state approved the first recall petition to boot Gov. Snyder from office for bungling the Flint water crisis.

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

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.

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  

Manslaughter charges possible in Flint water crisis, AG investigators warn

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.

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  

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

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.

Feds reject extending benefits to lead-poisoned Flint children older than 5

By Steve Neavling on January 30, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

Feds reject extending benefits to lead-poisoned Flint children older than 5

In the latest blow to children poisoned by elevated lead levels in Flint, the federal government has denied a request to extend WIC benefits.

State workers in Flint given clean water long before residents warned of hazards

By Steve Neavling on January 28, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

State workers in Flint given clean water long before residents warned of hazards

The state quietly supplied its workers in Flint with clean water in January 2015 – 10 months before warning residents that the water was dangerous.

Gov. Snyder lied: Flint water switch was not about saving money, records suggest

By Steve Neavling on January 23, 2016   City Government, Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, Investigations, State of Michigan  

Gov. Snyder lied: Flint water switch was not about saving money, records suggest

Turns out, Detroit offered Flint a better deal for water than the plan that ultimately led to thousands of residents being poisoned.

Anonymous declares war against Gov. Snyder; cyberattacks confirmed

By Steve Neavling on January 22, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

Anonymous declares war against Gov. Snyder; cyberattacks confirmed

Anonymous hactivists have waged a campaign against Gov. Rick Snyder and other officials who ignored the Flint water crisis.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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