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Mississippi lawmakers stop effort to take over Jackson water
The Jackson water system has been struggling for years and nearly collapsed in August and September.
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Court: Mississippi Mayor wrong in veto of disputed contract
‘The Mayor was not legally entitled to veto a non-action or negative vote of the city council.’
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Water system in Mississippi’s Capital could get new owners
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, a Democrat, has said he wants the city to maintain control of its water.
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DOJ appointee eyes 1-year window for Jackson water upgrades
An order sets 12 months for Ted Henifin to implement 13 projects for improving the system’s near-term stability.
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Judge OKs federal intervention in struggling water system
The proposal is necessary to ‘stabilize the circumstances’ in Jackson as soon as possible.
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Justice Department intervenes for struggling Mississippi water system
The department filed a proposal to appoint a third-party manager for the Jackson water system.
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EPA leader listens to water concerns in Mississippi capital
‘I am here for the fourth time in one year because I want to hear directly from you.’
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Congress probes Jackson water crisis as city and state spar
Congressional leaders want to know how Mississippi plans to spend $10 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act.
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EPA preparing plan to help fix Jackson’s water system
“These conditions are unacceptable in the United States of America.”