A Michigan Court of Claims judge has blocked spending on two minor league baseball parks that were part of a spree of pork barrel spending approved in the 2024-2025 state budget. The order issued Tuesday is part of a case that could result in imposing — or re-imposing — constitutional controls on spending decisions made at the state Capitol.

Officials with the Great Lakes Water Authority say the new pipe, which replaces the 42-inch one that ruptured in Auburn Hills on Sunday, is holding up well under normal water pressure. But they say the larger system still needs to be flushed, and pressure restored, before water use restrictions can be lifted.