ELi’s Voter Guide for the Nov. 4 Election
Prepare to cast your ballot by reviewing our reporting on the upcoming election.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Volunteer Team That Will Put City Finances Under a Microscope Holds First Meeting
Much of the committee’s first meeting was spent learning background information on the city’s finances and budgeting process.
Billboard Critical of East Lansing Police Chief Goes Up in Lansing
The billboard features a statement Brown made in a news interview last year that has been broadly characterized as racist.
East Lansing Police Oversight Commission Will Look to Increase Community Involvement
The commission formed a subcommittee to focus on community outreach.
Council Roundup: City May Scrap Blocked Off Albert El Fresco Area, Discussion on Camping and Loitering Ordinance Continues
A couple members of council wondered if the blocked off space presents public safety concerns or has outlived its usefulness.
Trump Says Funding Will Be Cut Off From Sanctuary Cities as East Lansing Remains Lone Michigan City on DOJ List
Speaking in Detroit on Tuesday, Trump said federal funding will be cut off from sanctuary jurisdictions starting Feb. 1.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Officials Can’t Talk About the City’s Biggest Policing Controversy in Years Without Risking Insurance Coverage
For months, residents who have spoken at meetings about an incident of alleged police brutality have mostly been met by silence.
McKenna-Wicks, Flores and Carlson Join ELi’s Board of Directors
We are excited to announce our team has added decades of unique community experience.
East Lansing City Council to Meet With Advocacy Groups to Discuss Proposed Camping and Loitering Bans
Council approved an introduction of ordinances banning public camping and loitering in parking areas at Tuesday’s meeting. But comments made at the meeting raise doubt council will ever pass the ordinances.
Greater Lansing Looking to Draw More Girls Into Sports With Events this Week
This week, the Lansing Sports Commission will host a speakers event and sports clinic to promote women and girls in sports.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About Black History Month and the NAACP
NAACP Lansing-branch President Harold Pope speaks with ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols on this week’s East Lansing Insider episode.