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Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during COVID-19 pandemic
Local police departments see a decrease in call volume during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan families affected by school closings to receive food assistance
Families receiving Food Assistance Program benefits as well as those not currently enrolled in that program are included in the 895,000 students that will be receiving meals at over 2,000 locations and 700 mobile sites across Michigan, according to a press release.
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Activists hope for accountability, transparency in ELPD oversight committee
Community members and activists are hoping to start a conversation following an excessive force investigation into the East Lansing Police Department that has been turned over to Michigan's State Police.
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Local nursing homes continue to maintain well-being of at-risk residents
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, additional strain has been placed on securing the safety of the senior citizen population. Residents of long-term care facilities are among the most vulnerable to serious illness or death from COVID-19, with many presenting underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems.
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The latest on coronavirus aid from U.S. Rep. Slotkin
The State News sat down with U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-8) to talk about her progress toward a second coronavirus relief package to include adult dependents.
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Gov. Whitmer extends stay-at-home order through April 30, details other measures being taken
Gov. Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order through April 30.
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MDHHS sexual assault resources remain available during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced counseling, advocacy and resources for sexual assault survivors will remain accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sen. Gary Peters proposes COVID-19 'Heroes Fund' to support frontline workers
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has proposed the COVID-19 'heroes fund,' calling for pay increases to essential and frontline workers.
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Black residents 3 times as likely to have COVID-19 cases, Ingham County reveals
Among reported COVID-19 cases, African Americans had a rate of 139 cases per 100,000 — three times the amount reported of any other race group. The second highest rates were among white people, with a total of 47 cases per 100,000.
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Michigan to receive $6.3 million in CDC funding for coronavirus response
Michigan Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced Michigan will receive an additional $6.3 million in funding from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.
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State legislature extends state of emergency to April 30
The Michigan House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to extend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of Emergency declaration to April 30.
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Lawsuit against MSU alleging Title IX violations, late MSU professor
A lawsuit alleging Title IX violations has been filed against Michigan State University.
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Michigan senators announce COVID-19 relief bill for older children, adult dependents
Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters have announced legislation to include older children and adult dependents in COVID-19 relief payments, according to a press release.
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East Lansing Art Festival canceled following local state of emergency extension
The annual East Lansing Art Festival is the latest event in East Lansing to have been canceled.
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2 million in grants provided to mid-Michigan cities for coronavirus response
Mid-Michigan cities receive $2,857,209 funding in community development block grants and emergency solutions grants to help respond to coronavirus.
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Mona Hanna-Attisha, MSU faculty member who uncovered Flint water crisis, tests positive for COVID-19
Flint water crisis advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Gov. Whitmer suspends K-12 in-class instruction for remainder of school year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order suspending K-12 in-classroom education for the remainder of the school year.
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Gov. Whitmer declares state of disaster, requests state of emergency extension
Gov. Whitmer formally declares a state of disaster due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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ELPD race data report shows African Americans over-stopped in East Lansing
ELPD released race data on officer-initiated contacts for February and March 2020.