The state of Michigan is "fundamentally accountable" for Flint's lead-contaminated water crisis because of decisions made by its environmental regulators and state-appointed emergency managers who controlled the city, an investigatory task force concluded Wednesday in a withering report.
Lawmakers pledge they’ll put $10 million more toward lead-poisoning response efforts, but are also considering a five-fold increase in demand on the program.
A Democratic congressman from New Jersey is alleging that Gov. Christie's office mismanaged federal dollars that were earmarked to reduce lead poisoning after Superstorm Sandy. The governor's office called the claim a "shameless" partisan attack.
Democratic lawmakers have renewed their push to fund a state program designed to reduce lead poisonings, reigniting a possible showdown with Gov. Chris Christie.