East Lansing Says It Is an “Open Government.” The Reality Is More Challenging.
ELi has frequently encountered issues with Freedom of Information requests, finding that requests are often incomplete and are answered at the last possible moment....
TechSmith Tax Exemption Request Heard, While Parking System Is Bleeding Money
During a discussion-only meeting, Council members seemed open to the idea of a tax exemption for TechSmith and briefly workshopped parking solutions, among other...
New Statewide Orders Issued as Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens
New restrictions go into effect on Wednesday to curb the spread of Covid-19. Andrew Graham and Emily Joan Elliott explain what this means for East Lansing....
UPDATE: FOUND Missing Child in East Lansing
Peyton Farner has returned home safely, according to ELPD....
City Council Votes 4-1 to Delay Enforcement on Newman Lofts Violations
The lone dissenter, Council member Lisa Babcock, objected to the developers’ “hostage-taking” tactics and “the pigeon driving the bus.” But she was outvoted...
Listen to Episode 4 of the ‘East Lansing Insider’
The trio of Alice Dreger, Emily Joan Elliott and Andrew Graham break down the latest happenings in East Lansing. Read on to listen....
Human Rights Commissioners Frustrated About Police Transparency
Members of the use of force subcommittee expressed their frustration with ELPD's handling of a request for body camera footage and case reports. Andrew Graham unpacks...
News Recap and An Interview with Chuck Grigsby in New ‘East Lansing Insider’
Andrew Graham, Emily Joan Elliott and Alice Dreger break down the latest news and happenings in East Lansing. Listen for more....
Ask ELi: How is the City Addressing Potential Lead in Service Lines?
An ELi reader wanted to know what the City is doing about potential lead contamination in service lines. Andrew Graham brings answers....
Commission on the Environment Pushing for Ban of Coal Tar Sealants
The group is going to see a proposed resolution in November after getting a presentation on coal tar sealants from EGLE's Christie Alwin....