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EL City Council releases applications to fill 2 open seats
The application will be available until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 27.
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East Lansing lost its mayor, city attorney and a council member in one meeting — what happened?
Last night's eruption in East Lansing city politics.
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EL City Council grants mayor power to limit public gatherings, discusses COVID-19 response
East Lansing City Council passed Ordinance 1488 on Tuesday granting the mayor the power to limit public gatherings in the event of a state of emergency. Among discussions, council invited community members from local restaurants, the health department, MSU and city staff to discuss how to keep businesses running and health a priority as students return to campus in the midst of a pandemic.
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East Lansing City Council out of the loop, powerless to enforce social distancing
East Lansing City Council opened up discussions for enforcing social distancing and mask requirements at their June 23 meeting, following news of an outbreak linked to Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub that morning.
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EL City Council discusses brutality, defunding the police and passes outdoor dining
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.
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EL's COVID-19 policies and 2021 budget plan, discussion of outdoor restaurant seating
East Lansing City Council further discussed its preliminary fiscal year 2021 budget Tuesday, highlighting areas of concern and initial considerations for the COVID-19 response.
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The 6 questions on the March 10 ballot
There will be six ballot questions for East Lansing residents for the March 10 presidential primary election.
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Q&A with Mayor Beier
The State News sat down with the newly elected East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier.
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The 1909: Two newcomers elected to East Lansing City Council, DreaMSU rally, First-generation student perspective
Nov. 5 marked local elections all over the state. The State News’ city desk collaborated on comprehensive coverage of candidate profiles, election results and voter turnout. Campus reporter SaMya Overall wrote about how some students are left behind when figuring things out. Campus General Assignment Reporter Wendy Guzman followed a rally hosted by DreaMSU.
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The 1909: Ex-MSU President Simon to trial, MSU President Stanley agrees to demands in light of racist incidents, EL election preview
This week after backlash from the campus community over a series of racist incidents at MSU, President Samuel Stanley agreed to meet with minority leaders on campus. An Eaton County judge ruled that former MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon’s case will go to trial. In addition to covering breaking news stories like the resignation of MSU Trustee Nancy Schlichting, The State News has covered the upcoming city council election in East Lansing.
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East Lansing approves former MSU football player's brewery
East Lansing city council members approved the plans for a new brewery downtown. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales expects to open in the first months of 2020.
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VIDEO: City council candidate series: Lisa Babcock
This is the sixth and final part of the city council candidate series. With a Nov. 5 election approaching, this series is here to inform students of the candidates seeking to represent the local government just outside campus boundaries. Produced by: Haley Sinclair
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VIDEO: City council candidate series: Mark Meadows
Meadows speaks to how he got started in politics. He also addresses city development, and the diversity that MSU provides that makes East Lansing a unique and honorable city to govern.
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VIDEO: City council candidate series: John Revitte
Revitte considered running for city council in 2017, but when all incumbents ran for reelection, he opted out. Now, with Shanna Draheim not seeking another term, Revitte is looking to serve the people of East Lansing.
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What we know about East Lansing dispensary applicants
Only one out of four dispensary applicants vying for a location on East Grand River Avenue will receive a permit from the East Lansing City Council April 23.
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City Council hears new ordinances, mulls historic district expansion
The East Lansing City Council considered boundary changes to the Oakwood Historic District and other regulatory changes during its Tuesday meeting.
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City council discusses scooters, budget matters
The East Lansing City Council mulled electric scooter regulations, prepared to hash out the annual budget and discussed infrastructure improvements at its weekly Tuesday meeting.
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Park Place heights, dispensaries the focus at Tuesday's city council
A height limit expansion was approved, public hearings for marijuana dispensaries were set and fireworks regulations were aligned with state law at Tuesday's East Lansing City Council meeting.
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City Council may require electric car chargers at new developments
An ordinance is being pushed by city council that would require new developments in East Lansing to have electric car charging stations.
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Campaign to Take on Hate gains support in E.L.
"It's okay Mom, don't worry. If anyone asks if I am Muslim I will lie and tell them I am not,"said 9-year-old Adam Tlaib to his mother one night after overhearing a conversation about a racist cartoon between his mother and father.