The group has 10 members, as well as one city staff liaison. Of the members, four agreed to share their background, ideas and goals as they begin their new positions.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced $12.7 million awards last week to projects across the state to increase broadband internet access.
Stand up Michigan held a rally at the state Capitol to protest the closing of churches across the state. Supporters spoke about religion, COVID-19 regulations and petitioning the government.
Some referenced prior rallies at the Capitol, discussed who was at fault and others questioned language surrounding the incident.
A total of 19 state felony charges were filed by Nessel against seven members or associates of militia group Wolverine Watchmen.
The clinic will last from 12-4p.m. in the parking lot of the Human Services Building at 5303 S. Cedar Street in Lansing, according to the release.
"When I put my hand on the Bible and took the oath of office 22 months ago, I knew this job would be hard," Whitmer said. "But I'll be honest, I never could have imagined anything like this."
Seven individuals were charged by the Attorney General’s Office for acts of terrorism under Michigan state law with alleged attempts to identify the home addresses of law enforcement officers in order to target them and training for an operation to attack the Capitol building. Additionally, the FBI charged six individuals for allegedly conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The East Lansing City Council unanimously passes a resolution to extend the local state of emergency and requirement of masks in the downtown area.
As statewide emergency declarations and protections are up in the air, many officials are calling for bipartisan action between the governor and the state’s Republican-led legislature.
A record number of voters have requested absentee ballots to vote in the upcoming election. From the history to the process and the reliability of voting by mail, we provide you with an early voting guide.
In the week of Sept. 28, MSU reported a total of 27 cases connected to the university. In the week prior, they saw nearly four times that amount with 103 cases the week of Sept. 21.
The third and final debate will be at 7 p.m. tonight on WHMI 93.5 FM out of Livingston County.
Whitmer signed Michigan Senate Bill 757, which "will amend Michigan election law to allow clerks in cities and townships with a population of at least 25,000 to begin processing absentee ballots prior to election day for the November 3, 2020 general election only," she said.
This comes following the Michigan Supreme Court ruling Friday that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacked the authority to declare a state of emergency after April 30.
The East Lansing Art Festival application is open online for artists to apply. However, the event's details are uncertain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Lansing Public Library receives its first pop-up library van. Library patrons will now be able to visit and use the new pop-up library to check out the books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks that have been loaded on the van.
These orders keep several COVID-19 protections in place including the use of face coverings, limitations on indoor and outdoor gathering sizes, 50% or 125-person capacity limit for restaurants and mandatory employee health screenings, according to the release.
The Michigan Supreme Court struck down Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's authority to use the 1976 Emergency Management Act and the 1945 Emergency Powers of the Governor Act in order to declare a state of emergency pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and people are encouraged to stay inside, individuals who live with violent partners or household members are facing an even more dangerous situation in their homes. Voices of Color hosted a rally Thursday at the Capitol in the recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.