Voters Will Soon Decide on $23.5 Million School Bond
A look at how East Lansing schools would spend the $23.5 million in the bond proposal, if voters approve it at the May special election.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Council Considers New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Saves BWL Lawsuit Talk for Closed-Session
Council opted to not publicly discuss the Michigan Supreme Court ruling against the city, instead talking about the suit in closed-session.
East Lansing Loses BWL Franchise Fee Lawsuit
The court found East Lansing issued a “disguised tax” through BWL bills.
MSU DEI, Research in Waiting Place; East Lansing Officials Vow to Keep Programs in Place
Executive Orders targeting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs have impacted work on the Michigan State University campus.
Ask ELi: Could East Lansing Be Punished by the Federal Government for its Sanctuary City Status?
In 2023, the East Lansing City Council passed a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city. The resolution reaffirmed policies the city has been practicing for decades.
City Hall to be Moved?
The city will seek proposals for a new building to relocate city hall to, a site to construct a new city hall or renovations to improve the current site.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELHS Girls Tennis Team Secures Success Through Togetherness
The ELHS girls tennis team captured its third straight regional championship this season.
East Lansing Mayor George Brookover Will Not Seek Reelection
Brookover will step down after serving four years on City Council – two as mayor.
New Mural Showcases Wonderful Woes of Technology in Grove Street Parking Garage
The mural titled “Vicarious Causation,” is a reflection on the “fickle Gods” of technology.
Pizza Shop, FieldHouse Expansion Rejected by Council; Meijer Pitches a New Gas Station
Council held a public hearing for a gas station proposed for the corner of Abbot Road and Lake Lansing Road.
Local WKAR Station May Lose Significant Funding from Federal Spending Bill
More than $1.5 million of federal funds to WKAR are at risk – about 16% of the station’s budget.