Friday, July 30, 2021

The Governor has a plan to better affordable housing in Flint.

Those effected by the poisoning regardless of where they are living now should register with the Flint Registry.

July 30, 2021

Flint - The Flint Registry is receiving an additional $5 million (click here) to help residents continue recovering from the Flint water crisis.

Congressman Dan Kildee of Flint included the funding in a piece of federal legislation. The money allows the Flint Registry to continue connecting residents to services and programs helping them cope with the effects of the Flint water crisis.

The Flint Registry started in 2016 and received $4.5 million last year to continue operating through 2021. The $5 million appropriation announced Friday will continue the registry’s services into 2022.

The registry has well over 10,000 families signed up to receive advice and referrals for services that combat the effects of lead poisoning suffered during the Flint water crisis....

July 29, 2021

Today, Governor Whitmer visited Flint (click here) for the Flint Affordable Housing Event where she announced a game changing investment to increase affordable housing across the state.

Governor Whitmer was joined by Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, Acting Executive Director of MSHDA Gary Heidl, and President and CEO of Communities First Glenn Wilson. In the event, Whitmer, Neeley and Wilson said quality housing is a basic human need, and people being without that need results in health problems and a lack stability in other areas, as well....