Smith had been facing felony charges, including involuntary manslaughter.Īpril 16, 2019: Todd Flood, a special prosecutor who spent three years leading a criminal investigation of the Flint water scandal, is fired after 23 boxes of records were discovered in the basement of a state building. 7, 2019: Liane Shekter Smith, Michigan’s former drinking water regulator, pleads no contest to a misdemeanor - disturbance of a lawful meeting - in the Flint water investigation. The EPA says it will adopt the recommendations “expeditiously.” July 19, 2018: A federal watchdog calls on the EPA to strengthen its oversight of drinking water systems nationwide and to respond more quickly to public health emergencies like Flint’s. Eden Wells, is charged with obstruction of justice and lying to an investigator.Īpril 2018: Snyder ends Flint water distribution, saying the city’s tap water has improved. He and four others are charged with involuntary manslaughter. June 14, 2017: Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that some experts believe resulted from the poorly treated water.
March 27, 2017: Water lines in Flint homes will be replaced under a landmark deal approved by a judge. 17, 2017: The Michigan Civil Rights Commission issues a report that finds “systemic racism” is at the core of problems that caused the water crisis in the majority Black city. He also charges Earley, Ambrose and two city employees with felony counts of false pretenses and conspiracy to commit false pretenses in the issuance of bonds to pay for part of the water project that led to the crisis.įeb. 20, 2016: Schuette charges former emergency managers Darnell Earley and Gerald Ambrose with multiple felonies for their failure to protect Flint residents from health hazards caused by contaminated water. 16, 2016: Congressional Republicans close a yearlong investigation, faulting state officials and the Environmental Protection Agency.ĭec. 10, 2016: Congress approves a wide-ranging bill to authorize water projects nationwide, including $170 million to address lead in Flint’s drinking water.ĭec. 14, 2016: The federal emergency declaration ends, but state officials say work continues to fix the drinking water system.ĭec. March 23, 2016: A governor-appointed panel concludes that Michigan is “fundamentally accountable” for the crisis because of decisions made by environmental regulators.Īpril 20, 2016: Two state officials and a local official are charged with evidence tampering and other crimes in the state attorney general’s investigation - the first charges to come from the probe.Īug. 15, 2016: Then-Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette begins an “independent review.” The White House provides aid and an emergency declaration on Jan. 14, 2016: Snyder, a Republican, asks the Obama administration for a major disaster declaration and more federal aid.
A week later, the Michigan National Guard begins helping to distribute bottled water and filters. 5, 2016: Snyder declares a state of emergency in Flint, the same day federal officials confirm they are investigating. 29, 2015: Snyder accepts the resignation of Department of Environmental Quality Director Dan Wyant and apologizes for what occurred in Flint.
Americans give health care system failing mark: AP-NORC pollĭec.
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