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Midwest / Michigan - 2 weeks ago

Whitmer proposes $23 million for Flint in first budget, will discuss restoring bottled water distribution

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set aside more than $23 million in her first budget proposal, unveiled Tuesday, to help Flint residents recover from the Flint water crisis. Of the $23.1 million investment proposed by Whitmer, $8.1 million would fund a variety...

Midwest / Michigan - 3 weeks ago

Cultural showcase highlights what Flint has — what is possible

FLINT, MI — The words from renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma were both an invitation and a profound summary of a full day of music, inspiration, thoughtfulness, and togetherness hosted by Ma as part of his Day of Action in Flint. “Let’s do something,” Ma sa...