Dozens of people marched to Flint City Hall on Thursday to demand “justice and accountability” as the Flint water crisis turns 10 years old.
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Whitmer expands clean water plan while enviros call for more clean energy investments
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration, state officials are investing an additional $290 million into wastewater infrastructure throughout the state.
State grants pave the way for small Michigan towns to start fixing their damn roads
More than $3 million in state grant funding awarded through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is set fund road repairs in 15 small cities and villages.
Gilchrist unveils plan for high-speed internet access in Michigan
A program to ensure every Michigander has access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet was unveiled Thursday by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday.
What is Biden doing for Michigan? Nonprofit group launches new website to keep track
Since President Joe Biden took office, more than 5,400 infrastructure projects have been announced across the state of Michigan.
Whitmer administration invests more federal funds to protect Michigan’s drinking water
Millions of dollars in state grant funding announced last month is set to help upgrade aging water infrastructure across several Michigan communities.
Greater Lansing to get 50 new EV chargers due to Biden administration funds
Driving an electric vehicle will soon be much more convenient in Mid-Michigan thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding awarded this week.
Michigan invests federal funds to help communities protect drinking water
Nearly $18 million was awarded to upgrade the water infrastructure in four communities, ensuring Michiganders have access to clean drinking water.
Michigan schools to get new pollution-free buses thanks to federal funds
More than $17 million in federal grant funding will enable school districts in Michigan to purchase dozens of new electric or low-emission school buses.