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Ask ELi: How Does East Lansing’s Geography Affect Home Maintenance?

By Emily Joan Elliott | March 30, 2022

In the latest Ask ELi to Investigate, Emily Joan Elliott explores how the marshy environment of East Lansing can affect local homes.

General News

How Can You Apply for an East Lansing Board or Commission?

By Clay Oppenhuizen | March 22, 2022

Find out how you can be more involved in the City of East Lansing by applying to a board or commission. Clay Oppenhuizen reports.

Investigative Reporting

How Well Funded Is East Lansing’s Pension System? It Depends on the Numbers You Pull

By Andrew Graham and Alice Dreger | January 3, 2022

Why is Council being told the City’s pension system is 56% funded when the State believes it’s at 51%? We go beyond the graphs presented by the City’s auditors to explain this and a whole lot more.

Government

What Has East Lansing’s “Percent for Art” Law Cost and Brought to the City?

By Al Hargrave Jackson | November 8, 2021

East Lansing’s ordinance compelling some real estate developers to contribute art has not been without controversy. Seven years in, what effects has it had?

Elections

ELi’s Voter Guide to the 2021 East Lansing City Council Election

By Alice Dreger and Emily Joan Elliott | October 22, 2021

Find out about candidates’ positions, campaign finance analysis, links to videos of the candidates, and so much more in this nonpartisan guide from ELi!

finance and taxes

As East Lansing’s Unfunded Pension Debt Hits $100 Million, Meadows Calls for Making Income Tax Permanent

By Alice Dreger | August 23, 2021

New figures show that, despite the income tax, East Lansing’s unfunded pension liability is continuing to get bigger every year. But City Manager George Lahanas called the latest report “a very positive move in the right direction.” Why? Alice Dreger reports.

Ask ELi to Investigate

Health Department and Sparrow Announce Open Vaccine Appointments and Increased Capacity

By Emily Joan Elliott | April 19, 2021

Anyone over age 16 in Michigan can now make an appointment directly with the Ingham County Health Department for a vaccine. Sparrow has walk-in hours for vaccines, and we provide you with information on other local vaccine providers.

Ask ELi to Investigate

What’s Legal Where with Covid-19 in East Lansing?

By Nathan Andrus | October 28, 2020

Confused about what’s legal where in the various parts of East Lansing when it comes to Covid-19? We have you covered!

Elections

Go Vote at the Hannah Center TODAY!

By Emily Joan Elliott | October 20, 2020

With Election Day just two weeks away, the City Clerk’s satellite office at the Hannah Community Center is open. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott outlines what services they offer.

Elections

Did You Get Mail That Claims You Didn’t Vote?

By Emily Joan Elliott | October 15, 2020

One woman received mail saying her Aug. 4 ballot hadn’t been counted, but the City Clerk was able to confirm that it had. So why did she receive the notice? The possible answers are surprisingly simple.

Elections

How Can I Vote Before Election Day?

By Emily Joan Elliott | October 6, 2020

Interested in voting in the Nov. 3 election ahead of time? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott brings you some helpful tips from poll inspectors.

COVID-19

Answers to Your Latest East Lansing-Area Coronavirus Questions

By Emily Joan Elliott | October 5, 2020

Has the Michigan Supreme Court decision really changed COVID-19 requirements here? Are hospitalizations on the rise? Is testing down? ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott turned to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail for answers to our readers’ questions.

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