SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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.
Remembering Former East Lansing Mayor John Czarnecki
Czarnekci served 12 years on the East Lansing City Council, including four years as mayor.
EL Police Oversight Commissioners Bristle at New Speech Limits, Seek Transparency Around Pepper-Spray Incident
Commissioners are no longer allowed to say ELPD employees’ names at meetings, a restriction the commission’s chair called “utterly ridiculous.”
What Comes Next for East Lansing’s Parks?
After a failed parks millage, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department could be subject to budget cuts.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Charter Review Committee Members Urge Council to Advance Amendments
Members of a committee that recommended changes to the City Charter don’t believe votes on the 29 proposed amendments should be spaced out across several ballots, as is being discussed.
MSU Entrepreneurs Earn Spot on ABC’s Shark Tank With Shoelace Startup
A viewing party will be held at Lansing Brewing Company for the airing of the March 4 Shark Tank episode.
School Board Roundup: Board “Pauses” Lifetouch Relationship Over Alleged Epstein Connection; Hears Sex Ed Updates
The district had no spring activities scheduled with Lifetouch and the district is reviewing available information to determine the future of its relationship with the company.
East Lansing Insider Podcast: The City Continues to Consider Camping and Loitering Bans
The East Lansing City Council again deferred a vote on proposed bans on public camping and loitering in parking areas.
Growing Old With Prime Time
The Prime Time Seniors program, which serves area residents 55 and older, will add to its already expansive programming in the fall.