State of the State,” Snyder said. “I would like to address the people of Flint. I want to speak directly, honestly sincerely… The government failed you. I’m sorry most of all that I let you down. You deserve accountability. You deserve to know the truth and I have a responsibility to tell the truth.” During the speech, Snyder said he will release all of his e-mails pertaining to the water crisis as well as a comprehensive timeline listing every step taken. He also announced plans to request $28 million from the state legislature to provide additional bottled water and tap filters for affected homes, as well as treatment for the children suffering from lead poisoning. “We need to make sure this never happens again in any Michigan city,” Snyder said. “I give the people (of Flint) my commitment that Michigan will not let you down.” Snyder’s plan to hold individuals accountable also included replacing the former director for the Department of Environmental Quality Dan Wyant with incoming DEQ director Keith Creagh, who said in an interview he agreed with the governor’s words regarding the need for change. “As I came in as a new director there are some things we need to address within the department. We need a culture change, we need to start with the outcome in mind,” Creagh said. “And have our goal be safe, clean drinking water to all citizens. What matters is the delivery of clean, fresh, safe water to residents.” In a statement released after the address, Karen Christian, president of United Teachers of Flint and a math intervention teacher at Potter Elementary School in Flint Community Schools, urged the governor to adopt a more detailed plan for helping residents. “The health and educational challenges facing Flint students and families for years to come are serious and require a detailed plan to identify and address the various issues coming at us,” Christian said. “We must help students with the real impacts of lead poisoning, like learning disabilities and behavioral issues. Gov. Snyder and leaders in Lansing need to act on detailed plans that gets students continuous access to primary care, early childhood education and supplements like calcium, vitamin C and iron, which may help mitigate the impacts of lead poisoning.” Highlighted additionally in Snyder’s address was an initiative to create a commission for building 21st century infrastructure in the state, aimed at finding out what the state needs and developing a plan on how to make the best investments. “We need to get this right in Michigan for the long term,” Snyder said. “More than roads, we have a hidden problem… underground some pipes are over 100 years old. Out of sight out of mind until we have a water problem.” Though Flint was the main focus of the address, Snyder also commented on the growth of Detroit in the past few years. He said violent crime is down 18 percent since 2010, derelict buildings are being torn down and electricity is spreading to once dark areas of the city. The city’s school system, however, faces mounting problems surrounding its current debt, which is currently at $515 million. Snyder said he plans to create a commission focused on 21st century education to address that debt and related issues statewide. “As Detroit builds, it should give hope to other cities,” he said. “There is much more work that needs to be done, but progress is evident everywhere. Too many schools are failing at their central task… Let’s solve this problem and help the kids. The time to act is now.” Snyder also touched on the state’s economy, noting that 232 jobs are added every day in the state. He acknowledged this growth doesn’t reach every town, saying he plans to provide towns still struggling with unemployment not just with not money but also people to help them get back on track. Before Snyder’s remarks, the Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference denouncing both the governor and state Republicans for the Flint crisis and other issues, accusing Snyder and legislators of creating a culture of secrecy within the government. “Secrecy and cover-ups create ADDRESS From Page 1A 2-News 2A — Wednesday, January 20, 2016 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MARINA ROSS/Daily Protestors calling for the recall of Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) bang their hands against the windows of the Michigan State Capital building where Gov. Snyder was giving the State of the State address in Lansing on Tuesday. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) endoresed presidental candiate Donald Trump in a statement Tuesday, The New York Times reports. Palin recently appeared alongside Trump at Iowa State Univesity. CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Cherokee Rose book signing WHAT: University Prof. Tiya Miles, a MacArthur recipient, will discuss her new book in this Author’s Forum event. WHO: Author’s Forum WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Hatcher Graduate Library, room 100 FLINT PROTEST THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY Students with disabilities struggle to navigate the barriers created by the college experience. >> FOR MORE, SEE THE STATEMENT State Rep. Mike Pitts (R) from South Carolina introduced a bill Tuesday to require journalists to register with the state to be professionals, the Post and Courier reported. 3 1 2 Kent Monkman WHAT: Artist Kent Monkman will speak on his latest installation work. WHO: Institue for the Humanities WHEN: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: 202 S. Thayer, room 1022 • Please report any error in the Daily to corrections@ michigandaily.com THURSDAY: Twitter Talk FRIDAY: Photos of the Week MONDAY: This Week in History TUESDAY: Campus Voices WEDNESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers CREES lecture WHAT: A guest professor will give a lecture titled “Taking the Place of Stalin: The Story of Late Communism.” WHO: Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: School of Social Work Building, room 1636 Bicentennial workshop WHAT: The Bicentennial Office will hold an activity grant workshop to help generate ideas for projects and activities. WHO: Bicentennial Office WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: The League, Vandenberg room Engineering fair WHAT: International Programs in Engineering will host a fair for engineering students to learn about various study abroad opportunities. WHO: International Programs in Engineering WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Duderstadt Center Atrium Fellowship info session WHAT: The Bonderman Fellowship is offering four LSA seniors $20,000 to travel the world. WHO: Center for Global and Intercultural Study WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: The League, Michigan Room MEMS lunch lecture WHAT: MEMS will hold a lecture on Islam, Buddhism and the Mongols debating the fate of Chinggis Khan’s soul in medieval Iran. WHO: Medieval and Early Modern Studies WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Tisch Hall, room 1014 Internship workshop WHAT: The Digital Media Club will be hosting an internship search preparation workshop today. WHO: Digital Media Club WHEN: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: North Quad ANDREW COHEN/Daily E. Royster Harper, vice president for student life, introduces herself to the CSG assembly and discusses her role within the administration at the CSG meeting in the Michigan Union on Tuesday. CSG supports campus-wide efforts to aid Flint residents Assembly members discuss ways they can help at meeting By ANNA HARITOS Daily Staff Reporter At their meeting Tuesday, Central Student Government discussed coordinating efforts among student organizations over the Flint water crisis and resolutions to define the agen- da of the semester. The body also hosted E. Royster Harper, Vice President of Student Life, as their guest speaker. CSG President Cooper Charlton, an LSA senior, addressed the assembly on the importance of assisting exist- ing efforts across campus aim- ing to aid with the Flint water crisis. “In the beginning of the year we talked a lot about uniting the three campuses in Ann Arbor — Central, North and South — and at that same time we also reached out to Flint and Dearborn so we can be a united voice when we talk about the University of Michi- gan,” Charlton said. “Not just talking about Ann Arbor and not forgetting our brothers 30 to 40 minutes away.” Charlton called upon the body to reach out to stu- dent organizations currently engaged in fundraising cam- paigns and other forms of aid. “This is an unbelievable opportunity for us to show support with the water crisis happening in Flint,” Charlton said. “We need need need to show support for Flint in this very terrible time.” Guest Speaker During her speech, Harp- er shared several personal stories with the assembly, including her childhood, her relationship with the Uni- versity and her involvement with social life at the Univer- sity when she was a student. Among the policy topics she touched on were the forth- coming University celebration for the bicentennial in 2017 and parents weekend. She asked CSG, and all students, for ideas to help strengthen the planning and execution of both events. CSG, in turn, asked Harper for constructive criticism and general advice going into the second semester. She outlined the importance of under- standing the student body in response. “I will offer you two words of advice,” she said. “I think that you need to move out- side your own space and to really be asking people who are maybe different from you what’s working and what’s not. In addition, you need to listen with more than your ears. What is the person not saying — you have to represent the student body.” In particular, she encour- aged assembly members to consider their own identities. “This is the time in your life to do your work around your own identity, and understand See CSG, Page 3A UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Sexual assualt discrepancy Officials at the University of Wisconsin have investigated a low number of sexual assault cases according to The Badger Herald. According to a report from the Badger Herald at the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, there are significant discrepancies in the number of sexual assaults reported at the school and the number of investigations pursued by the school’s admin- istration. The Herald examined recent statistics of sexual assault reports at the univer- sity of Wisconsin over the course of the past five years. It was reported that only 67 of about 735 of reported cases at the university have been investigated over the past half decade. 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