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Building an agricultural empire in a land of drought

by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry
Feb 5, 2018
The Wonderful Company produced more pistachios and almonds than anyone else in the world. But to make money, they need water.
A Wonderful Company citrus orchard.
Photo courtesy of Trent Davis Bailey/The California Sunday Magazine
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How Flint Schools are faring now

by Hayley Hershman
Sep 23, 2016
Superintendent Bilal Tawwab says there's still work to be done.
Flint schools still have to use bottled water.
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Reflecting on Flint: what happens now?

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 29, 2016
Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O'Leary talks about what she saw in Flint after a week of reporting
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Flint water lawsuits highlight government immunity

by Kimberly Adams
Jan 27, 2016
A coalition of groups including the ACLU filed suit against the city.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder speaks to the media regarding the status of the Flint water crisis as Michigan Press Secretary Dave Murray watches on January 27, 2016 at Flint City Hall in Flint, Michigan. Lawsuits have been filed against the state of Michigan and city of Flint officials in wake of the water crisis. 
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Lawsuits pile up over Flint water crisis

by Annie Baxter
Jan 20, 2016
Meanwhile, lawsuits against public officials and entities in Michigan are starting to pile up over lead-tainted water.
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