Government

Last Week’s Center City Bond Vote Was Based on the Wrong Numbers; They’re Off by $6 Million

Alice Dreger July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Is East Lansing’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) about to accidentally issue over $2 million in essentially worthless bonds?

Arts & Cultures | Government

East Lansing May Consider Regulation of Grubhub, Uber Eats, Other Food Delivery Services

Andrew Graham July 12, 2020July 26, 2021

Could municipal regulation of food delivery services help local restaurants survive?

Arts & Cultures | Government

Library Eliminates Fines, Aiming for Equity and Accessibility

Amalia Medina July 11, 2020October 17, 2020

The East Lansing Public Library has a new fine-free policy, eliminating fines for late returns. ELi’s Amalia Medina explains the new policy’s philosophy and practice.

Government

Suddenly the City Attorney’s Contract Is In Question?

Alice Dreger July 11, 2020July 11, 2020

It appears possible that there is now a City Council majority willing to revise or even end the City Attorney’s contract. But Tuesday’s agenda doesn’t tell us much.

Development | Government

BRA Approves Bond Up to $33.5M, Interest Rate Up to 8%, with $1M More for the Developers

Alice Dreger July 10, 2020July 26, 2021

The developer came well armed with representatives, but the City went in with no financial advisor to this deal. Its usual advisor is actually being paid with public money to represent the developers.

Government

Last Week’s Center City Bond Vote Was Based on the Wrong Numbers; They’re Off by $6 Million

East Lansing May Consider Regulation of Grubhub, Uber Eats, Other Food Delivery Services

Library Eliminates Fines, Aiming for Equity and Accessibility

Suddenly the City Attorney’s Contract Is In Question?

BRA Approves Bond Up to $33.5M, Interest Rate Up to 8%, with $1M More for the Developers

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