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Ask ELi: Will the Coronavirus Change the Census Count in East Lansing? UPDATED

Chris Gray, Alice Dreger March 18, 2020February 3, 2021

The Census Bureau is saying students who normally attend school here should be counted as living here for the census. But will they be?

General News | Government | Schools

MSU Epidemiologist Urges More Awareness: ‘This is an under-reaction.’

Emily Joan Elliott March 16, 2020July 26, 2021

An MSU epidemiologist and resident of East Lansing tells ELi he has never seen such a public health threat in his life. And he’s worked in public health for over 40 years. Read why Dr. Nigel Paneth is alarmed.

General News | Government | Schools

Mayor Beier Declares State of Emergency in East Lansing: UPDATED WITH NEW INFO

Alice Dreger March 16, 2020February 3, 2021

Mayor Ruth Beier has declared a state of emergency in East Lansing. We tell you in practical terms what that means.

Development | Government

East Lansing Bar and Restaurant Owners Now Making Tough Choices

Alice Dreger March 15, 2020February 3, 2021

Even before Ingham County Health issued a new order, some East Lansing bars and restaurants were moving to help “flatten the curve.” All face grave economic uncertainty.

General News | Government | Schools

MSU President Pushes Students to Stop Partying in Crowds and Go Home

Emily Joan Elliott March 15, 2020April 4, 2020

MSU is taking further action to try to get its undergraduate population in particular to stop hanging out in large groups that might spread the coronavirus. ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott reports.

Government

Ask ELi: Will the Coronavirus Change the Census Count in East Lansing? UPDATED

MSU Epidemiologist Urges More Awareness: ‘This is an under-reaction.’

Mayor Beier Declares State of Emergency in East Lansing: UPDATED WITH NEW INFO

East Lansing Bar and Restaurant Owners Now Making Tough Choices

MSU President Pushes Students to Stop Partying in Crowds and Go Home

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