Congress investigates how Mississippi spent federal funds amid Jackson water crisis
NBCAPR 2023
Jackson's water crisis is due to roadblocks from the state in supporting this majority-Black city. Decades of state-sanctioned dysfunction have led to infrastructure decay and failure. The racist and condescending parental-like oversight has left vulnerable groups - largely people of color - stuck with inadequate water services.
While the current state administration did not create this problem, they are working diligently to help the city of Jackson with its water infrastructure. Jackson will have to develop a plan to receive the money and Mississippi will work in partnership with municipal officials to lobby for additional federal funds as needed.