Ananich
Calls for the National Guard to Return to Flint
Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich
(D-Flint) appeared on Michigan’s Public Television’s “Off the Record” and said
the Governor waited too long to call the National Guard and should have had
them stay longer. Mr. Ananich said the state should resume water distribution
in Flint via the National Guard until the crisis is over. Snyder Communications
Director Ari Adler responded back the state continues to distribute water and
water-related supplies to those who ask.
Oakes
Named Flint City Attorney
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver has named
former Representative Stacy Erwin Oakes as the Flint City Attorney. Ms. Oakes previously
served in the House from 2010 to 2014, losing a Senate bid in 2014. She was
also a former assistant attorney general.
State
Labor Participation Up
Michigan’s labor participation rate
went up to 61.2 percent, the highest level in six years. Even with the
improvement, Michigan stands at 39th among states and still remains
below the national average of 62.4 percent. The seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate for February was 4.8 percent.