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US Congress couldn't compromise on 2nd round of stimulus, halting unemployment insurance
Party leaders failed to compromise on two prominent relief proposals
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EL City Council extends mask requirement, passes ordinance against biased crime reporting
East Lansing City Council headed discussions around racial equity and the COVID-19 response at their Aug. 11 meeting, including an extension of the mayor’s order requiring masks be worn in all outdoor, public spaces in the downtown district.
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'It's about time': 2 newly appointed Black council members share their attachment to East Lansing, talk about plans
With the appointment of two new Black council members Saturday, Aug. 1, East Lansing City Council made history by creating the first council with people of color in the majority. The existing council members unanimously appointed Dana Watson and Ron Bacon to the two vacant seats.
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Masks to now be required in all outdoor, public areas in Downtown EL
The new requirement does not apply to individuals who are younger than five years old; those who cannot medically tolerate a mask; those who are eating or drinking while seated at a table/food service establishment; those who are exercising, when wearing a face covering would interfere in the activity; or those who are at a polling location for purposes of voting in an election, according to the release.
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Lansing hosts 2nd community input webinar focused on Lansing Police Department budget
These webinars are a part of Lansing Mayor Andy Schor’s Racial Justice and Equity Community Action Plan, which includes three phases of both long-term and short-term steps. The final webinar is scheduled for Aug. 20.
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Frank Dedvukaj charged in fatal moped crash involving Michigan State student
The driver was charged with operating while intoxicated. His preliminary exam conference is scheduled for Aug. 20.
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Election recap: Results from the Ingham County primary election
Of Ingham County's 207,839 registered voters, 32.21% took to the polls — or an absent voter ballot dropbox — to cast their votes on partisan offices for U.S. congressional seats all the way down to state legislature and county positions.
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‘There’s a lot of moving parts’: Election workers discuss voter turnout, expectations for November
While some off-campus precincts in the city exceeded 100 voters, on-campus precincts saw significantly fewer voters.
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Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages sentenced to 90 days in jail, 18 months probation
Klages' charges involve her denying knowledge of Nassar's abuses prior to the investigation in 2016.
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Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages to be sentenced this week
Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages' charges involve her denial of knowledge of Nassar's abuses prior to the 2016 investigation.
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East Lansing City Council appoints 2 Black council members; people of color in the majority
East Lansing City Council made history Saturday by appointing two new Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon
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Key takeaways from EL City Council's 2 rounds of interviews
East Lansing City Council held their two rounds of interviews this week, inviting 13 candidates to speak about their plans for the city moving forward.
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How Michigan election officials are preparing for the Aug. 4 primary
Nearly 2 million voters have requested to vote by mail in the primary.
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Seamstresses or superheroes: Lansing community members make homemade masks for residents
When the need for masks increased, three women found themselves at the helm, sewing, selling or donating customizable fabrics and patterns to make sure that people found comfort during this time of fear.
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ELPD investigating 8 home invasions within 2-day span
Several of these home invasions occurred at residences with unlocked doors, which Gonzalez said creates a situation for individuals looking for crimes of opportunity.
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Gov. Whitmer waives college space inspections, closes bars, limits gatherings amid COVID-19 concerns
The order explains colleges and universities want to convert these large, existing spaces to enable students to remain physically distant during in-person instruction.
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Meet the EL residents running for a seat on City Council
Meet the 23 candidates to fill the two vacant positions left vacant after Ruth Beier and Mark Meadows resigned from the East Lansing City Council.
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East Lansing Public Schools superintendent recommends the school year begin remotely this fall
Superintendent Dori Leyko's plan will include both screen time and non-screen time activities and assignments.
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Mayor Andy Schor releases details of Racial Justice and Equity Plan, community webinar opens dialogue
The structure of the plan included detailed phases of action, an introduction to the city of Lansing’s long-term plan and the schedule for a virtual community input webinar series. The first of the webinar series took place Thursday night with a focus on racial justice and equity.
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Recap: Harper's hearing with Michigan Liquor License Commission
The MLCC called on Harper’s owners to answer questions regarding the steps taken in complying with the original executive order for reopening bars and restaurants and to demonstrate how their plans for reopening will prioritize safety of staff and patrons.