SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
City of East Lansing to Receive More than $340,000 From Latest Opioid Settlement
In a 4-0 vote, City Council approved a resolution to accept the funds.
Council Encourages Property Owners Not to Mow in May, Acts on Lawsuits, Votes 3-1 on Park Plan
What did East Lansing’s City Council decide this week?
Familiar Faces Come and Go as City of East Lansing Tries to Stabilize Workforce
Who’s leaving, who is back, and what did former employees say about why they left?
Affordable Apartment Project Shifted to Local Specialist Developer; Aims to House Lower-Income Families Downtown
If the project known as “Building C” shifts to a new, local developer who specializes in affordable housing, the number of income-restricted apartments built downtown may go up from 74 to 99. And they’ll be designed for families.
Council Reacts Quickly to New Lawsuit, Approves Pointy Building, Debates Outdoor Seating
East Lansing’s City Council was busy this week. Find out from ELi what happened.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Human Rights Commission Adds Members, Considers Nuclear-Free Pledge
Plans for a LGBTQ+ event and coffee and conversations sessions also discussed.
What Happened at Council This Week?
Council members and city officials make emotional statements in the aftermath of the MSU mass shooting.
‘Conscious Conversations’ Series Invites Open Minds to Discuss Big Life Topics
Young adults (including college students) are invited to join this monthly event at East Lansing’s Public Library.
Protests, Other Events Scheduled in Reaction to Shooting at MSU
One week later, community continues to find ways to heal and speak out.
The ‘Kids’ Are Not All Right (Right Now)
Students, MSU librarian share their stories and their emotions with ELi.