MICHIGAN
Attorney general files Michigan's response to Texas' election lawsuit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed her response to the Texas lawsuit with the U.S. Supreme Court.
NEWS
15,300 Absent Voter ballots rejected in MI, 453 in Ingham County
2.9% of Michigan’s rejected absent voter ballots came from Ingham County, with one of the top reasons for a rejection being the move of a voter to a different jurisdiction.
MICHIGAN
Man with rifle near Meridian Mall, police urge public to avoid area
The area of Marsh Road and Central Park Drive was locked down, according to the post.
MICHIGAN
MI Department of State receives national award for voter engagement efforts
The Michigan Department of State is one of ten organizations recognized for their nonpartisan efforts to get college students to vote.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer signs executive order creating the Protect Michigan Commission
At a Dec. 10 press conference, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, relief plans for businesses, and a new Protect Michigan Commission.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing receives perfect LGBTQ+ equality index score
The Municipality Equality Index focuses on how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for LGBTQ+ community members. Specific criteria include: non-discrimination laws, the city as an employer, LGBTQ+ services, law enforcement and the city leadership's position on equality.
MICHIGAN
EL city offices to remain closed due to COVID-19
The city of East Lansing's offices will continue to remain closed until January, due to the spread of COVID-19
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council talks COVID-19 support for local businesses
East Lansing City Council discussed ways to support small businesses during the pandemic.
MICHIGAN
Sparrow launches Patient Cost Estimator portal, relocates testing site in Charlotte
The portal allows patients to search by the procedure from a menu of 300 services and to provide a customized estimate of out-of-pocket costs given an individual’s insurance details when applicable, the release states.
MICHIGAN
What the rocky presidential transition means for national security, pandemic response
Former Director of Communication for U.S. National Intelligence Shawn Turner said that while the Biden team will have a lot of catching up to do, it's important work to make it through the term without a major tragedy.
MICHIGAN
Health Officer Vail says legislature leaders might be ignoring health advice
Health Officer Linda Vail has made attempts to communicate with the legislature in the past including a recent letter to the Senate and a letter to the House of Representatives after an exposure in April.
MICHIGAN
'A publicity stunt': AG Dana Nessel responds to Texas lawsuit
In a response statement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the lawsuit "is a publicity stunt, not a serious legal pleading."
MICHIGAN
ELPRA's virtual theater programming wins 2021 innovative programming award
East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts (ELPRA) receives award for virtual theater programming.
LIFE
'It gave me more faith in America': LGBTQ students react to Biden's Win
LGBTQ voters discuss their reactions to Joe Biden winning the presidency, and their hopes for the next four years.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Whitmer announces COVID-19 pause to last 12 more days
Currently, Michigan's case rate is at 522 COVID-19 cases per million, MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said. Cases are trending down, but are still seven times the rate of COVID-19 in September.
MICHIGAN
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized with COVID-19, Ingham County mandates quarantine for close contacts
Quarantine and monitoring for this incident at the Anderson House Office Building will officially end Dec. 17.
MICHIGAN
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named as co-chair of Presidential Inaugural Committee
According to the release, the co-chairs will help guide the Presidential Inaugural Committee through planning and organizing historic inaugural activities that will prioritize keeping people safe while engaging with Americans across the country.
MICHIGAN
EL Cultural Arts Grant program opens 2nd round of applications
The East Lansing Arts Commission is currently accepting a second round of applications for its fiscal year 2021 (FY21) Cultural Arts Grant program.
MICHIGAN
SOS Jocelyn Benson threatened at her private residence
"At least one individual could be heard shouting 'you’re murderers' within earshot of her child’s bedroom," Nessel said in a statement about the incident. "This mob-like behavior is an affront to basic morality and decency."