Government

The City of East Lansing Decries Bias. Its Workforce Demographics Tell a Different Story.

Emily Joan Elliott July 6, 2020August 18, 2021

At the City of East Lansing, men hold two-thirds of the full-time jobs, and five departments employ only white people. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.

Government | Schools

Absent Obvious Solutions, Elected Officials, MSU Leaders, and Bar Owners Seek a “Unified Front”

Andrew Graham July 1, 2020July 26, 2021

Many restaurants and bars downtown will now refuse service to anyone not wearing a mask. What else is happening to prepare for fall?

Government

East Lansing’s Council Gives Mayor Extraordinary Emergency Powers

Alice Dreger, Andrew Graham July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Council member Lisa Babcock strongly objected to handing over to the Mayor wide and unspecified powers during declared States of Emergency.

Development | Government

Recreational Marijuana Sales May Come Soon to East Lansing. But What About Social Equity?

Alice Dreger June 30, 2020July 29, 2021

ELi’s Alice Dreger explains how Big Marijuana came to dominate East Lansing’s business scene and why some think it’s high time to pursue “Social Equity.”

Government

Pointing at Harper’s, Health Dept. Now Stops All Restaurants from Hosting Over 75 People

Alice Dreger June 29, 2020June 29, 2020

The new order will reduce capacity in 19 East Lansing establishments. We tell you which and bring reactions from City Council members and one restaurant owner.

Government

The City of East Lansing Decries Bias. Its Workforce Demographics Tell a Different Story.

Absent Obvious Solutions, Elected Officials, MSU Leaders, and Bar Owners Seek a “Unified Front”

East Lansing’s Council Gives Mayor Extraordinary Emergency Powers

Recreational Marijuana Sales May Come Soon to East Lansing. But What About Social Equity?

Pointing at Harper’s, Health Dept. Now Stops All Restaurants from Hosting Over 75 People

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