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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.
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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.
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Academic alliance allows MSU students to take courses from other Big Ten schools
The participating schools — Indiana University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University and Rutgers University — are coming together to offer up to 18 credits free of tuition and fees as part of this course sharing opportunity.
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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.
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MSU will require on-campus students to receive flu shot for spring semester
More information on how MSU will enforce its flu vaccine policy is expected to come in the following weeks.
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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.
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MSU Surplus Store accepting less plastic options
Although recycling is different this year, Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) Sustainability Officer Carla Iansiti works to make sure that the MSU community continues to recycle.
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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.
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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
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ASMSU approves climate, sustainability and OER bills among 14 going to GA
The bills will be deliberated upon this Thursday, Dec. 10, at the last GA meeting before winter break.
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East Lansing City Council talks COVID-19 support for local businesses
East Lansing City Council discussed ways to support small businesses during the pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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."
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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.
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MSU signs contract with NextEra Energy for 20 MW solar array
Construction will likely begin in spring 2022 and the array should be operational by December of that year, with little to no road closures in-between.
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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.
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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.