https://www.wcmu.org/tags/flint Flint en-US Copyright Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:14:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/every-new-mom-in-flint-is-getting-cash-aid-now-other-cities-want-to-try-it-too Every pregnant resident can receive $1500 mid-pregnancy as a “cash prescription,” plus another $500 a month for the first year of the baby’s life. Other cities, like Kalamazoo, are now trying to expand the program. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:14:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/every-new-mom-in-flint-is-getting-cash-aid-now-other-cities-want-to-try-it-too Kate Wells https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-04/flint-mayor-criticizes-city-council-for-missing-city-charter-deadline-to-pass-next-years-city-budget “It has a long-term stench of failure based upon the actions of a couple council people," Neeley told reporters. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:14:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-04/flint-mayor-criticizes-city-council-for-missing-city-charter-deadline-to-pass-next-years-city-budget Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-02/snyder-aide-files-intent-to-sue-over-malicious-flint-prosecution One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that he intends to sue the state. Thu, 02 May 2024 18:27:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-02/snyder-aide-files-intent-to-sue-over-malicious-flint-prosecution Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/flint-water-crisis-settlement-claims-may-soon-reach-a-milestone Tens of thousands of Flint residents have been waiting for years to see if they will receive a share of a more than $600 million settlement of legal claims. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:27:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/flint-water-crisis-settlement-claims-may-soon-reach-a-milestone Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-13/another-democrat-enters-the-race-to-replace-congressman-dan-kildee Matt Collier has a varied resume. He’s a West Point graduate who served as an Army Airborne Ranger. He’s worked in the private sector and as an Obama administration appointee. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:13:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-13/another-democrat-enters-the-race-to-replace-congressman-dan-kildee Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/appeals-court-dismisses-gop-elections-complaint-against-flint The Michigan Court of Appeals has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Flint election officials by the Michigan Republican Party and the Republican National Committee. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:41:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/appeals-court-dismisses-gop-elections-complaint-against-flint Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-26/federal-judge-is-scheduled-to-hold-a-hearing-this-week-on-whether-the-city-of-flint-should-be-found-in-contempt The contempt motion is linked to the city’s years-long project to replace lead and galvanized water service lines. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:54:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-26/federal-judge-is-scheduled-to-hold-a-hearing-this-week-on-whether-the-city-of-flint-should-be-found-in-contempt Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-05/general-motors-will-invest-more-than-a-billion-dollars-to-produce-heavy-duty-trucks-in-flint Officials with General Motors say the automaker will invest more than a billion (b) dollars to help produce heavy-duty trucks in Flint. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:10:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-05/general-motors-will-invest-more-than-a-billion-dollars-to-produce-heavy-duty-trucks-in-flint Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-12/fight-between-flint-school-board-members-ex-super-goes-to-arbitration The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday that individual members of the Flint school board can invoke an arbitration clause to shield themselves against a lawsuit filed by a former superintendent. Fri, 12 May 2023 21:39:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-12/fight-between-flint-school-board-members-ex-super-goes-to-arbitration Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-01/flint-missed-a-court-ordered-deadline-to-replace-all-the-citys-lead-service-lines The city of Flint has missed another deadline to remove all the city’s lead service lines. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:18:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-01/flint-missed-a-court-ordered-deadline-to-replace-all-the-citys-lead-service-lines Sarah Cwiek