Governor Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for Tuluksak school water emergencies

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Governor Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for Tuluksak school water emergencies

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration Feb. 24, 2023 to assist the Tuluksak Native Community, and the Yupiit School District with emergency response expenses related to the broken water line between the water plant and school.  The declaration will activate the State’s Public Assistance program to provide needed emergency […]

Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Crisis Charges Against 7 Officials

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Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Crisis Charges Against 7 Officials

“This means there are currently no criminal charges over 8 years later,” lamented one journalist. A Michigan judge on Tuesday dropped felony criminal charges against seven former officials in connection to the 2014 Flint water crisis that poisoned thousands of people and killed dozens. Genesee County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Kelly’s decision stems from a Michigan Supreme Court ruling in June that […]

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