News Briefs: Benton Harbor, Michigan, Declares State of Emergency Over Lead Pipes

The City Commission in Benton Harbor, Michigan recently declared a state of emergency in an effort to get its lead pipes replaced faster. Commissioner-at-large Mary Alice Adams told CNN that they decided to make the declaration to grab the attention of federal lawmakers. “They may not be aware of the magnitude of these type of problems happening in communities across the country. While they fight our infrastructure bill, we live in a four seasonal state and with the winter weather near at hand, that can be so devastating at times.”Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who recently visited the city, asked lawmakers to