While impact of water crisis is still deeply felt, recent legislative efforts like ‘Filter First,’ universal lead testing and Rx Kids seek to reduce lead exposure, improve kids’ health in the future
LANSING, Mich. (April 25, 2024) — Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) issued the following statement today on the 10th anniversary of the Flint Water Crisis:
“Ten years later, the Flint Water Crisis and its impact remain etched in our collective memory. The crisis exposed deep-rooted systemic injustice steeped in racism and elitism, which contributed to it going unchecked for as long as it did. While legislative efforts will never fully erase the harm inflicted on the Flint community, I have made it a priority to champion initiatives such as ‘Filter First’ legislation, universal lead testing, and the Rx Kids program. In doing this, I hope we can continue to pave the way to a more inclusive and equitable society, recognizing that environmental injustice is a pressing issue that concerns all of us.”
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