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Allies of Rick Snyder slam secret proceedings, evidence in Flint water charges
Michigan is unique among states in giving broad powers to one-judge grand juries that operate behind closed and can keep evidence from defendants. Snyder is due back in court Tuesday and still doesn’t know the evidence against him.
Snyder, top aides charged in Flint water crisis. Is that justice?
Seven years after a fateful water switch, the former governor faces two misdemeanors, while others including former health director Nick Lyon were charged with several felonies.
Flint residents unimpressed by Snyder charges linked to lead poisoning
Years after a cost-cutting move resulted in lead-poisoned drinking water in Flint, residents said they are furious that the governor who placed their city under emergency control won’t face more serious charges.
Rick Snyder, top aides expected to face charges in Flint water crisis
Prosecutors are expected to bring new charges Thursday against a host of public officials in the poisoning of Flint. Residents welcome the charges, but attorneys call the case a ‘debacle’ and ‘trial by ambush.’
Lansing, we have a problem: Whitmer kills $2.5M rocket plan pushed by Snyder
The grant, approved in lame duck, was intended to boost prospects for a commercial space program in Michigan. But the venture lacked detail and was derided by an expert as a “back of the napkin” plan.
Gov. Snyder vetoes Michigan bills criticized as Republican ‘power grabs’
The departing governor took a different path from Scott Walker in Wisconsin, rejecting bills to shield dark money and make it easier for the legislature to enter lawsuits.
In lame duck, all eyes are on Michigan’s governor
Republican Rick Snyder is the wild card in a full deck of GOP measures to rein in Democrats entering office, rollback environmental laws and other measures that drive progressives crazy. Will it impact his legacy?
Opinion | Will the ‘Flint governor’ also undo Michigan water protections?
A flurry of anti-environmental bills may make it to Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk before he leaves office. It’s Pure Michigan vs. Pure Politics.
Snyder signs bills that weaken Michigan minimum wage, sick leave laws
The term-limited Republican governor said he agreed with the GOP Legislature that the original laws passed earlier this year would harm economic progress in Michigan. Advocates for workers vowed a lawsuit.
Michigan GOP in no hurry to fulfill Rick Snyder’s environmental wish list
The outgoing governor wants to raise taxes and fees for environmental cleanups. His Republican colleagues aren’t biting.
Mackinac Bridge Authority in no hurry to consider Line 5 tunnel deal
On his way out of office, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder presents Line 5 tunnel deal to bridge authority members, drawing deep scrutiny.
In final year, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder checks off much of ambitious agenda
In his State of the State address in January, the term-limited governor outlined an aggressive strategy in a lame-duck election year. Business and political leaders were skeptical.
Truth Squad: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder takes high road in endorsing Calley
Upbeat TV ad urges Republicans to vote for lieutenant governor to “continue the comeback” in Michigan.
