U.S. Senate boosts bill for water projects, including $220 million for Flint

U.S. Senate boosts bill for water projects, including $220 million for Flint - Crain's Detroit Business: "WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to move forward on a $10 billion water projects bill that includes $220 million in emergency funding for Flint and other communities beset by lead-contaminated water.
Senators advanced the bill 90-1 on a procedural vote, with approval expected later this week.
...The measure includes $100 million in grants and loans to replace lead-contaminated pipes in Flint and other cities with lead emergencies, as well as $70 million toward loans to improve water infrastructure across the country.
It also includes $50 million to bolster lead-prevention programs and test water for lead in schools.
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., said lawmakers finally "have a pathway to success" on Flint after months of effort...."