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MSU Police: Pair of criminal sexual conducts still under investigation
Two criminal sexual conducts were reported to MSU Police Department at the end of March.
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Nassar survivors, AG candidate Miles speak out against Nessel comments
In the midst of a contentious Democratic Attorney General race, Pat Miles and two survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse attacked fellow candidate Dana Nessel for her comments on a sexual assault bill package.
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Attorneys refute MSU's statement regarding alleged rape from 2015
The alleged victim's attorney's in the federal lawsuit filed against MSU, Karen Truskowski and Julie A. Jacot, said in a statement Thursday afternoon Jane's Does "fears were proved true when she read the university's statement in response to her complaint."
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Legislators submit plan to better protect kids after Nassar scandal
Michigan House legislators submitted a plan Wednesday to protect the children of Michigan as a result of the hundreds of women who were sexually abused by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
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Professional leadership at The State News to change in upcoming months
Two leadership roles at The State News will change in 2018, as they leave those positions open to application from the public.
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'Midwestern Democrat' Elissa Slotkin running for 8th District Congress
After working for the CIA and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon, Elissa Slotkin is tackling a new challenge — Congress.
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How East Lansing Police enforce MIP, fake ID laws and more
Infractions against the liquor establishments include allegedly over-serving a patron, allowing minors into the bar with a fake ID, serving alcohol after 2:30 a.m. and allowing patrons inside the bar with an under-21 ID.
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E.L. Council discusses 'unsustainable' 2019 budget plans at work session
Officials took a deep dive into a preliminary 2019 general fund budget that even finance director Jill Feldpausch described as "unsustainable" for the long term.
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East Lansing Buzz helps residents navigate construction projects
East Lansing Buzz, a website and informational program, has been pivotal in guiding residents and businesses through a busy redevelopment period.
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First Lady Sue Snyder announces 4th summit to combat campus sex assault
First Lady Sue Snyder has announced Michigan's fourth annual “Inform. Empower. Prevent. Let’s End Campus Sexual Assault” summit to prevent sexual assault and change the culture on campuses.
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50-50 rule to be eliminated and more takeaways from E.L. City Council
East Lansing City Council met last night to discuss the "50-50" rule, putting Harrison Road on a "diet" and the East Lansing Buzz informational program.
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Obituary: Former MSU professor, State News board member has died
John Donald Molloy, retired MSU professor and Board Member for The State News, died at the age of 87 on March 27.
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MSU students react to ex-dean Strampel's arrest, recent news
Strampel, who faces one felony and three misdemeanor charges relating to sexual harassment and his role in the Larry Nassar scandal, has stirred up frustrations among students in Fee Hall, home of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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House inquiry finds MSU enabled environment 'ripe for abuse'
The results of a House inquiry into MSU's handling of sexual assault accusations against ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar were released on Thursday, detailing how gaps in university policies enabled an environment "ripe for abuse."
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Michigan law, courts clash on definition of 'victim'
According to Michigan Law, most of the people should not have been allowed to give victim impact statements at the sentencing for ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
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Alumnus Abraham Aiyash aims for transparency in State Senate run
MSU alumnus Abraham Aiyash is the first progressive Muslim Yemeni-American candidate running for State Senate in District 2.
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Abdul El-Sayed talks gun control, immigration and more at rally
The progressive gubernatorial candidate's final rally at before August's Democratic primary focused largely on education reform, gun control and immigration -- and turning out the student vote.
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Calley, Hines, Colbeck discuss gun control, opioids and more at debate
The James Madison College Conservatives hosted a Gubernatorial Republican Town Hall at the MSU Union Ballroom where candidates Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Sen. Patrick Colbeck and Dr. Jim Hines discussed their takes on a variety of topics.
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Hub project to cause road, lane closures at Bogue and Grand River
Due to construction on The Hub project, a portion of Cedar Street and the east lane of Bogue Street are scheduled to be closed from the alley that connects them to Grand River Avenue from April 2 to June 1, 2019.
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Strampel advocated for bill that removed advisory committee in 2013
A law passed in December 2013 removed the state government oversight committee for the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. And four months later, the Title IX investigation into ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar began.