ELi’s Voter Guide for the Aug. 4 Election
Find out what’s on the ballot, the different ways to vote and more!
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
‘Presidential Level Turnout’ Expected in East Lansing as Absentee Ballots are Mailed for Midterms
The Nov. 3 election will follow an August primary election that saw high turnout in East Lansing.
When Should East Lansing Elections Take Place? Groups Take Opposing Sides
East Lansing residents will decide whether or not to move city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years at the Nov. 3 election.
East Lansing Schools Rethink Sex Education With New Curriculum
The updated curriculum shifts focus toward reproductive health, identity, healthy relationships and consent.
East Lansing Considers Upwards of $40 Million in Bond Payments For Infrastructure, Facility Upgrades
The East Lansing City Council is poised to begin a 45-day period in which residents could force a referendum on the city’s proposal to issue tens of millions of dollars in bonds for sewer infrastructure and improvements to city facilities. The city is considering borrowing nearly $30 million to pay for improvements to the sewer…
City Prosecutors Could Charge Woman Punched By ELPD Officer After County Prosecutor Declines to Pursue Case
The Aug. 2 incident has drawn sharp condemnation from area residents and the Lansing NAACP branch.
IN THE COMMUNITY
East Lansing Insider Podcast: A Conversation About Sexual Violence on College Campuses
Nationally, sexual assault rates are decreasing. However, on college campuses rates are remaining steady or even increasing.
Bailey Street Lot Loses Most Public Parking Amid Development Dispute
Several projects proposed to be built at the site have stalled since city officials said they would like the land to be developed, lot owners say.
State Lawmakers Urge East Lansing to Reconsider HRC Limits in Letter to City Council
The city’s Human Rights Commission can no longer review complaints about city officials.
Meet the East Lansing School Board Candidates
There are three on-the-ballot candidates and three write-in candidates vying for four seats on the East Lansing school board.
East Lansing Council Members Talk Infrastructure, Upcoming Election at Community Forum
The forum was hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby and Councilmember Kerry Ebersole Singh.