Tag: Michigan

While the nature of the charges are unknown, charges were brought against former governor Rick Snyder, a Republican, Nick Lyon, former health department director, and other officials in his administration.

"There are voters who are afraid, there are election workers who are afraid."

“If money is how government expresses sorrow for its crimes — this is a big apology.”

"Coronavirus is the biggest story in the country, and rightfully so. But today, this enormous, exclusive, and damning story should be a very, very close second."

“The unearthing of allegedly blatant corruption at the top levels of government in the City of Taylor should disturb every citizen of our state."

Pence landed on the island by helicopter and then took the eight-car motorcade to and from the hotel.

“The stuff that was on the walls was like, ‘You don’t want this house, stay away, keep out.’”

“Words cannot express how disappointed I am that justice continues to be delayed and denied to the people of my city."

"The people of Flint deserve answers. Hopefully this investigation will yield them. And there needs to be accountability for those involved in creating this crisis, including former Governor Snyder."

High levels of lead leached from the old pipes, poisoning a generation of Flint's children, and bacteria responsible for an outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease killed more than a dozen residents.