East Lansing City Council discussed the nature of police brutality and the national conversation of defunding the police. Open-air dining areas were approved to open as early as June 11.
As protests continue to fuel the country's grievances, it's important to take a closer look at what the public's chants to "defund the police" really mean and the posterboard of new generational ideas to back it up.
MSU Libraries received its biggest donation in history: $5 million given by research scientist Keelung Hong.
City Manager George Lahanas said the city plans to listen to and address all concerns with empathy, compassion and respect and to facilitate open dialogue for staff and the community.
The non-binding letter of intent was signed following months of discussion.
As the event entered late evening, protestors returned to the Capitol steps to display a candlelight vigil to commemorate police brutality victims.
Following the announcement last week that indoor dining areas could reopen at 50% capacity, many in East Lansing took to the open bars Monday night to celebrate a moderate return to normalcy.
Many members of the public said during the meeting they were not satisfied with only $170,000 going toward this fund.
The university anticipates to furlough 600 to 700 employees by the end of the summer
East Lansing bars reopen with social distancing restrictions Monday.
This marks some of the first steps of reopening the city following the local state of emergency that Mayor Ruth Beier declared on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, MSU has only purchased one Sectra Table but could purchase more.
The history of the Black Lives Matter movement, and what you should know before going to a protest.
To push for change faster, Birdsong and a group of protesters marched to Lansing Mayor Andy Schor’s house and demanded that he make changes or resign.
“Before you decide that the virus isn't a problem, research it,” MSU junior Annie Kidder said. “See what health officials are saying and not just what other people are telling you.”
The review regards an arrest made by the East Lansing Police Department in December
Attorney General Nessel and Gov. Whitmer joined 17 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against new Title IX regulations.
This summer, traveling muralist Lauren Asta will check Michigan off of her list with a project she will complete in downtown East Lansing.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced her support for policy initiatives geared toward police reform in the state.