Gov. Rick Synder

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder late Tuesday activated the Michigan National Guard to help distribute bottled water and filters in Flint and asked the federal government for help dealing with a drinking water crisis that began months ago. Snyder’s executive order triggering the Guard’s deployment is intended to bolster outreach to residents, whose […]

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency in Flint on Tuesday over problems with lead in the city’s drinking water, the same day federal officials confirmed they’re investigating the matter that prompted a local public health emergency. Snyder’s action follows emergency declarations by the city and Genesee County, which requested […]