Future of Free School Meals Uncertain for East Lansing Public Schools
A stalled state budget could take a free school meals program away from East Lansing students.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Planning Commission Unanimously Recommends Sheetz Approval
Sheetz representatives addressed concerns raised at an October meeting about stormwater and traffic before winning the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Stormwater Utility, Stricter Development Rules Floated to Address Flooding in East Lansing
Along with stormwater fixes, a city committee made recommendations to expand recycling services and regulate beekeeping in East Lansing.
Developer Pitching 13-Story Apartment Downtown Describes Proposal, Projects Optimism
A developer is optimistic about its plans to add an apartment complex at a downtown location where a previous apartment proposal was rejected.
East Lansing Advances Public Camping Ban as Critics Warn of ‘Criminalizing Homelessness’
City Council voted in favor of a first reading of the camping and loitering ordinance last night. Council will vote on a second reading later on that will implement the ordinance, if it passes.
East Lansing Police Use of Force Has Surged and Racial Disparities Have Grown, Data Shows
Data from August-October, months covering the start of the Michigan State University school year, shows police have used force more often to start this school year.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Begins to Review Proposed Charter Amendments, Eyes Multi-Election Approach
East Lansing City Council members are in the process of reviewing 29 recommended amendments to the city’s guiding government document which could appear on ballots over the next several elections. Council members met on Tuesday to hear from City Attorney Steven Joppich about the recommendations made by the city’s Charter Review Committee, which held 19…
Elizabeth Lyons to Serve as President of East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education
Lyons is serving her second 4-year stint on the board.
East Lansing High School Students Protest ICE With Walkout
The protest came days after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.
Up to a Dozen Sheetz Locations Could Come to Lansing Area
One Sheetz location is making its way through the approval process in East Lansing. It could be the first of many.
Pizzawala’s to Have Soft Opening Next Month
The restaurant plans to expand its hours over time after having a soft opening in February.