federal funding Flint leaders ramp up 2020 US Census campaign By Steve Carmody • Jan 24, 2020 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint’s mayor admits his city should have started preparing for this year’s census a year ago. But he says the city is trying to catch up. Federal agencies ask for public comments on next Great Lakes restoration plan By Steve Carmody • May 7, 2019 steve carmody / Michigan Radio Federal agencies are asking for the public’s input on a new action plan for the Great Lakes. The third phase of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan sets new five year priorities and goals starting in 2020.