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LANSING —The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Governor Rick Snyder’s proposal today to replace all lead service lines from the state’s public water systems. The League has been focused on the Flint water crisis and the policy solutions to help that community and prevent a similar disaster elsewhere. This included analysis on the state’s failing infrastructure—including the need to replace lead pipes, the broader issue of lead poisoning and the many health stressors low-income kids face. The statement may be attributed to League President & CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs.

“The Flint water crisis should never have happened, but some good policy and infrastructure changes can come of it, including shining a light on the fact that residents in nearly every community in Michigan are still drinking water from dangerous and outdated lead pipes. We applaud the governor’s proposal to replace all of Michigan’s lead service pipes, and hope the Legislature shares this comprehensive, proactive approach. We also urge this statewide commitment to continue in addressing housing-related lead exposure and abatement issues, improving all health supports for low-income families and increasing revenue sharing for local communities.”

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The Michigan League for Public Policy, www.mlpp.org, is a nonprofit policy institute focused on economic opportunity for all. It is the only state-level organization that addresses poverty in a comprehensive way.

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