Council Approves Ballot Language for Parks Millage that Would Increase Property Tax Cap
The millage and charter amendment will likely be decided by voters during the November election.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Ask ELi: Are ELPS Budget Concerns Connected to Administrator Raises?
District leaders said ELPS has a healthy amount of reserve funds and top administrators received raises to keep their pay competitive with nearby districts.
Edsall, DeLay to Run for City Council, Growing Field of Candidates One Month Before Filing Deadline
ELi has now identified five residents who intend to run for City Council.
ELi’s Very Early Election Story: Who’s Running for City Council (So Far), How to Get on the Ballot and What it Takes to Win
ELi has learned of three candidates who plan to run in November’s City Council election.
Survey Reveals Challenges East Lansing Seniors Face, Resources that are Needed
Housing was a top concern raised in a survey of East Lansing residents age 55 and older.
Despite Pressure From Federal Government, ELPS Has No Plans to Ditch DEI Efforts
Some DEI initiatives in the district provide diverse literature in elementary school class libraries and allow teachers to self-select into trainings.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Pride at 70
This story explores the lives of Charlie Richardson and John Weslowski, a married East Lansing couple who have lived through the evolution of gay rights and pride.
East Lansing Settles to Spend Nearly $8 Million Reimbursing BWL Customers
The settlement is over a “disguised tax” the city issued by having BWL install a franchise fee in electric bills. Money collected through the fee was then rerouted to the city.
AmeriCorps Cuts Hit Local Nonprofits, Health Department, MSU
“We’re gonna see hundreds of thousands of hours that are being lost from the most vulnerable communities around the country,” one local nonprofit leader told ELi.
29th Summer Solstice Jazz Festival to Bring Energy, Music, Dancing to East Lansing this Weekend
The festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, with a kickoff fundraiser Thursday evening.
Gallery: View the Scenes from East Lansing’s Pride Festival this Weekend
View Photojournalist Brian Wells’ photos from East Lansing’s Pride celebration, held Saturday, June 14.