The City’s Money Will Dry Up Within Five Years Without Adjustments, Financial Forecast Shows
The troubling forecast left one council member asking if the city could face bankruptcy.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
East Lansing Faces Crossroads on Sanctuary City Policy
It’s too soon to say if sanctuary city designations will offer more protection for Michigan’s immigrant communities than the potential harm of drawing attention from federal agencies, one expert said.
Mark Grebner: The Last Midwestern Hippie
Grebner has become known for his often fiery statements about local officials and innovative political consulting company.
Emails Show Police Chief, Prosecutors and PR Firm Coordinated Controversial ELPD Press Release
The press release painted a very different picture than security footage later released of the incident. Charges against both men named in the release have been dropped.
Police Oversight Commission Files Complaints Related to Pepper Spray Incident, Despite Advice from City Attorney
The oversight commission is the second city commission to file motions pertaining to the incident, despite a city attorney advising against it.
Paper Butterfly Exhibit at Hannah Community Center Raises Awareness for Michigan’s Direct Care Workforce Crisis
Paper butterflies will soon flood the halls of the Hannah Community Center as part of an art installation that aims to draw attention to the shortage of home healthcare aides.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre to End Partnership With East Lansing, Moving to Lansing
The theater program will relocate to Lansing.
When the Bell Rings, Phones Go Dark at East Lansing Schools
MacDonald Middle School and East Lansing High School banned cell phones during instruction time years ago.