finance and taxes

Why Are East Lansing’s Water and Sewer Rates Higher Than Meridian Township’s?

Andrew Graham December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Several factors contribute to the difference in costs, but one main factor is the differing ages of infrastructure. Andrew Graham explains further.

Development | Schools

MSU Will Require Sophomores to Live On-Campus Starting in 2022

Alice Dreger, Andrew Graham December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

The move, motivated by academic and financial concerns, is likely to have a major impact on the economy of East Lansing.

Development | General News | Government

East Lansing BRA Advised to Refinance Bonds to Avoid “Considerable Headline and Reputational Risk”

Alice Dreger, Andrew Graham November 30, 2020December 1, 2020

Who is the investor for the refinancing bonds? Mark Bell’s father. Again. And any chance of saving that $6 million in taxes appears to be evaporating.

Development | Government

The Bond Mystery Continues. What DO We Know Is Happening This Week in City Government?

Andrew Graham, Alice Dreger November 29, 2020November 28, 2020

Expect public discussions and decisions on pensions, policing, a radically new zoning code, and Georgio’s Pizza’s lease — but probably not on those controversial bonds.

Development | Government

We Still Don’t Know What’s Happening With The Center City Bonds

Alice Dreger November 24, 2020November 23, 2020

One week away from a $2.4 million shortfall for the payment due to the bondholder, many questions remain unanswered. Not least, the $6 million question. ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.

finance and taxes

Why Are East Lansing’s Water and Sewer Rates Higher Than Meridian Township’s?

MSU Will Require Sophomores to Live On-Campus Starting in 2022

East Lansing BRA Advised to Refinance Bonds to Avoid “Considerable Headline and Reputational Risk”

The Bond Mystery Continues. What DO We Know Is Happening This Week in City Government?

We Still Don’t Know What’s Happening With The Center City Bonds

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