Last month, the House Oversight Weaponization of State Government Subcommittee requested documents from Attorney General Dana Nessel, the first such request by the subcommittee. The request asked for an array of documents pertaining to the Flint Water Crisis and related legal cases.
Key Points:
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- As chair of the subcommittee, Representative Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia) sent a letter to the Attorney General outlining her request.
- Chairwoman Rigas requested the documents be submitted no later than March 25.
- Attorney General Dana Nessel responded, stating she intends to fully cooperate with the subcommittee and produce all requested documents.
- However, A.G. Nessel stated her office will need an additional eight weeks to fully comply.
- In a statement, Chairwoman Rigas said she’s willing to grant the extension to ensure all documents are produced
- The subcommittee plans to release all relevant documents to the public once they are received.
Background:
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- In late 2014/early 2015, residents of the City of Flint began reporting issues with water quality following a switch in the water source.
- In January 2015, Flint was determined to be violating the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- The Flint Mayor declared a state of emergency in December 2015; Governor Snyder followed suit in January 2016, declaring a state of emergency for Genesee County.
- Since this unfolded, several people have been charged in the events leading up to the crisis.
