Maryland may reform policing — but a police union says it opposes "any and all changes" - Vox

Maryland may reform policing — but a police union says it opposes "any and all changes" - Vox: "After a Maryland task force advanced 22 policing reforms for the state, a police union representative made a blunt, telling comment to the Baltimore Sun: "At this point we remain opposed to any and all changes," Frank Boston III, lobbyist for the Maryland Fraternal Order of Police, said.

"Any and all changes." A top police union in Maryland opposes any reforms — full stop. It's an impressive comment, especially in a state where distrust of police is particularly high after Freddie Gray died last year from a spinal cord injury he suffered while in Baltimore police custody. (Other police groups have taken a milder approach, and back some of the measures in the reform package.)" 'via Blog this'

Rob Explains: The Flint Water Crisis

University of Cincinnati to Pay $4.85 Million to Family of Man Killed by Officer - The New York Times

University of Cincinnati to Pay $4.85 Million to Family of Man Killed by Officer - The New York Times: "The University of Cincinnati has agreed to pay $4.85 million to the family of an unarmed black man who was shot to death in July by one of its police officers, a settlement that also requires the college to provide an undergraduate education to his 12 children, create a memorial to him on campus and include his family in discussions on police reform.

The family of Samuel DuBose, who was killed by a white officer during a routine traffic stop in what a prosecutor called a “senseless, asinine shooting,” reached the settlement after two days of mediation, the university said Monday in announcing the deal. It estimated the total cost to the university, which is publicly funded, to be $5.3 million."  'via Blog this'

Indicted

A county grand jury here that was investigating allegations of misconduct against Planned Parenthood has instead indicted two anti-abortion activists who made videos of the organization.

Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan Apologizes in Flint Water Crisis - The New York Times

Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan Apologizes in Flint Water Crisis - The New York Times: "Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan issued a sweeping apology on Tuesday to the residents of Flint for a contaminated water supply. He pledged to promptly release his emails about the issue, and laid out more specifics than had previously been known about the state’s handling of the matter." 'via Blog this'

Michigan Governor To Call For Flint Water Crisis ‘Action Plan’ | Here & Now

Michigan Governor To Call For Flint Water Crisis ‘Action Plan’ | Here & Now: "Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is expected to spend most of his State of the State speech tonight addressing the water crisis in Flint, after the governor’s emergency manager switched the city last year to a polluted water supply in order to save money." 'via Blog this'

Inhofe claims that e-mails 'debunk' science behind climate change | PolitiFact

Inhofe claims that e-mails 'debunk' science behind climate change | PolitiFact: "The Climatic Research Unit e-mails show that the science behind climate change "has been pretty well debunked.""  'via Blog this'

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Turns to Feds for Help With Flint Water Crisis - NBC News

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Turns to Feds for Help With Flint Water Crisis - NBC News: "With chanting protesters demanding his resignation in the background, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Monday that he plans to ask for federal aid to deal with the lead-poisoning crisis in Flint." 'via Blog this'

Gov. Snyder signs executive order to create new Flint water committee | MLive.com

Gov. Snyder signs executive order to create new Flint water committee | MLive.com: "Gov. Rick Snyder has signed an executive order creating a committee to "work on long-term solutions to the Flint water situation and ongoing public health concerns affecting residents."" 'via Blog this'

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