plastic pipes

Battle over water pipes stalled in Lansing

Steve Carmody

A bill stalled in the Michigan state Senate is the latest skirmish in a national fight over who will supply water pipes to cities.State Senator Rick Jones…

Politics & Government

Flint launches next phase of 'Fast Start' project, needs homeowners cooperation

Steve Carmody

Contractors will soon start replacing lead service lines at more than 200 Flint homes. But first they need the homeowners’ permission.The city has hired…

Politics & Government

State lawmaker wants Flint to take free plastic pipes offer to replace service lines

Steve Carmody

Flint continues to struggle to replace damaged pipes. Mayor Karen Weaver said bids from contractors to replace up to 500 service lines came in “extremely…