Local Organization Pushes Forward With Ambitious Plans to Clean Michigan Waterways
Michigan Waterways Stewards have removed more than 200,000 pounds of litter over the last three years.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing City Council Presented With Nearly Balanced Budget for Next Fiscal Year
The almost balanced budget proposal comes months after a financial forecast projected the city would be bankrupt within five years without adjustments.
Former East Lansing City Council Member Filed Discrimination Complaint Against City Manager
The complaint was filed after City Manager Robert Belleman called every member of council about incidents during MSU’s welcome week, besides Dana Watson, who was the only Black council member.
East Lansing Retires No Mow May, Will Instead Promote Native Landscapes
After three years, East Lansing is ceasing to encourage No Mow May. Instead, the city will promote native plantings year-round.
Calls for Transparency Come After Fatal Police Shooting
A press release from the police department said a video timeline of the incident will be released in the coming weeks.
Advocates Say Increasing Shelter Space, Training Among Ways to Assist Local Homeless Community
When East Lansing considered a ban on public camping, it exposed a lack of resources for unhoused people locally.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Council Approves Nearly Balanced Budget for Next Fiscal Year
The budget approved represents a sharp turnaround from the dire financial projections given to the City Council just months ago.
John Newman Appointed as Acting City Manager
Newman has worked within the East Lansing Fire Department for about 25 years.
EL Planning Commission May Make Recommendation on 12-Story Apartment Tonight
The project has been revised since it was initially proposed last year.
Parks Commissioners Frustrated by Surprise Budget Cut
Recreational programs will see a fee increase next fiscal year to cover the nearly $400,000 budget cut.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Look at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center
Surplus store Operations Coordinator Chris Hewitt talks with ELi Deputy Editor Anna Liz Nichols on this week’s East Lansing Insider podcast.