Cleveland is developing plans to begin inspecting rental properties this summer to prevent lead poisoning in children and to ensure dwellings are safe. The Plain Dealer reports (http://bit.ly/2lyaV7c ) that inspections of rental units are scheduled to begin citywide this summer after Cleveland hires 13 new inspectors using money from an income tax increase approved […]

The National Guard has been deployed to help distribute water bottles following the lead contamination of Flint, Michigan's drinking water.