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Students fundraise for water crisis aid Organizations collect supplies, funds for affected citizens MARINA ROSS/Daily
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) gives the State of the State address at the Michigan State Capital building in Lansing on Tuesday.
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State of the State address emphasizes plan for Flint Governor focuses on initiatives to ameliorate water quality in city By CAITLIN REEDY Daily Staff Reporter
LANSING — At his 6th State of the State address Tuesday night, Gov. Rick Snyder (R) highlighted
a number of issues, including thewater crisis in Flint and the large debt facing the Detroit Public Schools system. Snyder drew a large crowd both inside and outside the state capitol building with hundreds showing up to protest on the steps, calling for his resignation. Many of those present noted their presence, including state senator Ken Horn (R—Saginaw), who highlighted the apologetic tone Snyder set. That tone, he said,
differed from his past addresses. “I thought it was very somber,” Horn said. “It was different than the seven other state of the unions I’ve been to as a member of the legislature. We dealt with the Flint water issue primarily and I think the governor set a tone that we are here to help. Mistakes were made on every different level.” Key points made during the speech included a six-point plan to respond to the Flint
water crisis, fixing Michigan’s deteriorated infrastructure, aiding the Detroit Public Schools system and the economic future of the state — particularly the future of the automotive industry and the trajectory it is currently on. Snyder began his speech addressing the people of Flint, which served as the main focus of the address. “Tonight will be a different See ADDRESS, Page 2A
In response to the Flint water crisis, students across campus are coming together to collect water bottles and monetary donations for the affected citizens of Flint and surrounding areas. The Flint water supply has been contaminated with lead for multiple months, spurring health concerns for Flint’s citizens and garnering national outrage. The contamination began after the city switched from the Detroit city water to water from the Flint River in April 2014. The water from the river corroded the water pipes, allowing lead from the pipes to leech into the water. In the weeks following the change, residents began reporting a change in quality and adverse health effects.
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From the Daily: Recall Gov. Snyder Michigan citizens must be allowed to use their vote to give the people of Flint justice From The Michigan Daily
It is no secret that Gov. Rick Snyder (R) is not a fan of democracy. Two months into his first gubernatorial term, he signed Public Act 4 — a bill that would allow him to delegate total control over a democratically elected municipal government in the event the state government decided it was financially insolvent. Snyder utilized this bill in 2011 to appoint a financial emergency manager over the city of Flint, leading to a string of decisions overseen by Snyder that ultimately led to the water crisis decimating Flint today. As we’ve seen the crisis unfold, Snyder has
taken democracy away from Flint and in the process ruined lives. Michigan voters must make their voices heard for justice in Flint by supporting a recall of Gov. Snyder. Tuesday night, Snyder delivered his State of the State address, dedicating much of his speech time to the Flint Water Crisis. Snyder acknowledged the mistakes he and his administration have made, but made a number of concerning points regarding how he views the timeline of the disaster. Snyder began his overview of events by pointing to the Flint city council’s March 2013 vote, with emergency manager approval in April, to switch the city of Flint’s water supply to the Karegnondi Water Authority, a municipal cooporation Flint was a founding member of, but still under construction. Entirely absent from this discussion, however, was the chain of decisions that led to Flint’s switch from Detroit See RECALL, Page 4A
Both Gov. Rick Snyder (R) and President Barack Obama have recently declared state and federal states of emergency in response to the crisis. Protesters have additionallycalled for Snyder’s resignation, claiming he was negligent in his delayed response to the crisis. Joining many other groups across the state, University’s Prevention Research Center and the Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center are partnering in a campaign called Fill-A-Truck for Flint. The campaign is now accepting both water bottle and cash donations, which will be delivered to Flint residents. Water bottle donations will be accepted until Friday in the School of Public Health lobby, and cash donations are being accepted in the Prevention Research Center office. The campaign aims to bring as much bottled water as they can collect to Flint to help the residents there. Alison Grodzinski, School of Public Health employee and one of the organizers of the effort, said the center wanted to help out in any way possible See CRISIS, Page 3A
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Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor speaks on issues such as affordable housing and the deer cull during the City Council meeting at Ann Arbor City Hall on Tuesday.
Council passes resolution opposing state ballot law Ann Arbor Mayor says bill threatens voter knowledge By BRIAN KUANG Daily Staff Reporter
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a range of topics — from a new state law to the city’s planned deer cull— were discussed.
During the meeting, Council rebuked the state government of Michigan for a law that the city claims restricts its right to inform voters, voting unanimously in support of a resolution opposing the State Legislature’s Public Act 269, which Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signed on January 7. Public Act 269 prohibits local officials from publicly disclosing information about ballot proposals within 60
days of an election. The bill has sparked debate throughout Michigan, with opponents raising concerns that it will bar public entities — such as cities and school districts — from distributing factual information about ballot initiatives. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor emphasized the impact this act has on the voter. See COUNCIL, Page 3A
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Daily Staff Reporter
If you find yourself checking your phone only to realize the vibration you thought you felt was non-existent, you may be more anxious when it comes to relationships. Those who have higher attachment anxiety in their relationships are more likely to interpret ambiguous physical sensations as cell phone messages, according to recent University research. In contrast, people who have higher attachment avoidance are less likely to have these “phantom” experiences when they anticipate receiving calls or messages, and tend to be See STUDY, Page 3A
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