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In Macomb County, Michigan, people flushing disposable wipes is wreaking havoc on the Red Run Drain. Experts say coronavirus germs could linger on these wipes washing up into residents’ backyards.

Only applies to local governments to fix January storm damage in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties

Senate GOP pauses bill as concerns mount about impact, loss of control

$10 million seen as a down payment to tackle a long list of problem areas

City launching efforts to fight climate change as federal and state efforts falter or go backwards