water rights

Two women in white stand behind a podium to which the seal of the U.S. House of Represenatives is attached. They are surrounded by men and women, some of whom hold signs that say "Keep our water running."

U.S. Reps. Tlaib and Dingell promote bill to create assistance program for water utility costs

Beenish Ahmed

Representatives joined water access advocates on Tuesday to draw attention to a bill re-introduced in April that would create a permanent fund for help with water bills.

Stateside

Stateside: Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

Stateside Staff

A legislative plan to make water rates affordable for all, the mild weather's impact on winter tourism, and a Detroit architect makes history

Cecily McClellan is co-founder of We the People of Detroit and directs the “water works” program, which provides water to Detroit area residents who can’t afford it. “When people can’t afford water, it becomes a health issue,” she said, “that affects the most vulnerable, especially young mothers.”

High cost of water hits home

Brett Walton | Circle of Blue

Rising rates hurt the state’s poorest residents.

Lake Michigan just south of Racine County

Environment & Climate Change

Foxconn wants to divert 5.8 million gallons of Lake Michigan water a day. Is that legal?

Stateside Staff

President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan will be in Wisconsin this Thursday for the groundbreaking of the $10 billion Foxconn plant.The Taiwanese…

Community

More than 100 protestors rally at Capitol, block traffic

Cheyna Roth

Activists from across the state shut down streets in Lansing Monday. The Michigan Poor People’s Campaign launched at the state Capitol.The campaign wants…