Federal Funding Cuts Bring Fear, Turmoil to East Lansing Fish & Wildlife Office
“There is no benefit to what they’re trying to do,” a FWS employee told ELi.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Meet Mr. East Lansing
Matt Apostle’s work as the city’s community and economic develpment specialist requires he work with almost every corner of the community.
Calls for Transparency Clash with Safety Concerns in East Lansing Police Oversight Debate
Proposed changes to the police oversight commission have sparked debate over transparency, public safety and accountability ahead of a crucial City Council vote.
Council Votes to Give Rate Increase to Labor Attorney; Refers Charter Committee’s Recommendations to Attorney
The city reached a new contract with its labor counsel just months ago. But after every lawyer in the firm’s labor department left, council voted to approve a new contract at roughly double the rate.
City Likely to Extend Application Period for Financial Health Review Committee After Drawing Few Applicants
The committee, which is designed to carry seven members, drew interest from just three applicants.
East Lansing Teachers’ Union Votes in Favor of New Contract
The vote came about a month after the teachers’ union rejected a previously proposed contract.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Charter Review Committee Presents Recommendations to City Council
The committee passed 23 resolutions proposing changes to East Lansing’s guiding document.
East Lansing City Council Orders Independent Review of Actions by City’s Police Department
The decision to order the review comes on the heels of two city commissions calling for Police Chief Jen Brown to be removed.
Transportation Commission Declines to Recommend Three Stop Signs
The Transportation Commission declined to recommend the city install three stop signs in Glencairn and South Marble neighborhood.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: Deer Management in Meridian Township
Meridian Township has a unique deer management program that allows local sportsmen to bow hunt on township land.
East Lansing City Council Candidates Share Ideas to Improve Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
This year, six candidates are competing for two seats on the East Lansing City Council. To get to know candidates better, ELi asked candidates to respond to three different questions in 200 words or less. The third and final question we asked candidates was about their ideas to improve environmental sustainability. The question reads as…