SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Campaign Expenses Reveal Big Differences in Resources Available to Candidates
ELi analyzes and breaks down financial records from the Ingham County Clerk.
Robert Belleman Easing into His Role as City Manager
The city’s new top administrator talks about his life, his priorities and gives his perspective on the end of his job in Saginaw.
$550,000 of EL Taxpayer Money at Risk Due to Cyber Scam
A vendor’s email was compromised by an outside entity. The city is working with the MSP and FBI to recover the funds.
Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro Reflects on Tenure
After 228 days on the job, Talifarro said he is glad to have had the opportunity to step into the crucial city role during a sometimes tumultuous time.
Proposed Trowbridge Road Revisions have Neighborhood Residents Concerned
MDOT’s road reconfiguration plans are meant to “improve safety,” but those who live in the neighborhoods worry they could make travel more dangerous.
IN THE COMMUNITY
He Speaks for the Trees: Arborist Andy Gordon Joins City Staff
Andy Gordon will look to craft a healthier urban forest in the city.
Michigan Waterways Stewards: Meet the New Coalition Conserving Local Waters
Michigan Waterways Stewards are working with local businesses, organizations and volunteers to clean up the Red Cedar River and other Michigan bodies of water.
East Lansing Basketball Star Klarissa Bell is Happy to be Home
East Lansing and MSU star basketball player Klarissa Bell now teaches in the school district she grew up in.
Possible Folk Fest Revival Discussed by Arts Commission
A Folk Festival hasn’t been held in East Lansing since 2017. But action is being taken to explore bringing the event back, or something similar, in the future.
Library Board Talks Strategic Planning, School Partnerships
The meeting was the first since Kevin King took over as library director on March 4.













