Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate voteThe Michigan Senate on Thursday voted to overhaul Michigan’s lax dam safety laws, moving long-awaited reforms one vote away from reaching Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Both legislative chambers have now approved versions of two companion bills sponsored by Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, and Rep. Bill G. Schuette, R-Midland, to strengthenPittsburgh Tribune-Review6d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetGretchen WhitmerHR 5485S 947michigan dam safety reform vote
2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor’s office saysBUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week, the governor’s office said Thursday. An emailed statement from Lars Dalseide, communications director for Gov. Patrick Morrisey, did not provide details on where the bodies were found or how the peoplePittsburgh Tribune-Review3mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetPatrick Morriseywest virginia flash floods
National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businessesCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues, authorities said. The governor said there were no reports of deaths or missing people as of Wednesday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey sent 100 National Guard membersPittsburgh Tribune-Review3mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetPatrick Morriseywest virginia flash floods
