For second time Michigan bill seeks to remove tampon tax

Michigan reintroduces bill to remove feminine hygiene product tax

E.L., state weigh immigration ban implications

President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and refugees have been halted in the wake of several US judges ordering an emergency stop to the Trump administration’s and Homeland Security’s actions.

Bills, budget to impact public education in coming year

The 2017-18 session currently sees several bills introduced to Michigan’s House of Representatives that regard public schools. Some, however, see the number as minimal and symptomatic of a lack of interest in higher education.

Chick-fil-A set to open Okemos location near Meijer in March

A new Chick-fil-A location is set to open on March 30 in front of the Okemos Meijer, off Grand River Ave.

MSU student cited for possession of prohibited weapons

Business-preference freshman Samuel Wei appeared in 54B District Court on Feb. 8 for a pretrial hearing for the possession of prohibited weapons on campus.

New charges brought forward against Nassar

Former MSU employee Larry Nassar has been charged with destroying digital images and documents related to an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of patients and possession of child pornography.

New law protects landlords' rights to prohibit medical marijuana

On Jan. 10, Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law Senate Bill 72, or SB 72, protecting the rights of apartment managements and landlords to prohibit medical marijuana patients from growing cannabis plants within their rented space, potentially affecting future leasing agreements between students and leasing companies near campus.

"They took my past and my future"

Despite less popularity, the live music scene in E.L. carries on

When MSU jazz studies alumnus and drummer Jeff Shoup was a young adult during the 1990s, East Lansing had a vibrant live music scene for student performers to participate in and music fans to enjoy.

President Simon releases statement regarding Nassar allegations

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon sent an email statement to MSU community members on Friday regarding the sexual abuse allegations against former MSU employee Larry Nassar.

MSU student starts petition to lower parking on campus, in E.L.

MSU business sophomore and East Lansing native Claire Fossum started an online petition calling for the MSU and East Lansing Police Departments to lower parking rates.

City Council vows not to comply with executive order on immigration

The East Lansing City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a resolution stating their refusal to enforce the Executive Order on immigration recently issued by President Donald J.

Rally held at the Rock to protest President Trump's travel ban

Despite the freezing temperature and snow, hundreds of people gathered Tuesday night at the the Rock on Farm Lane for the No Ban, No Wall: Spartans for Sanctuary and Solidarity Rally after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 barring citizens of seven countries from traveling to the United States.

Park District demolition deadline extended, Convexity to redesign plans

The East Lansing City Council voted to once again extend the deadline to demolish the blighted Park District buildings, this time until the end of April. However, this extension came in light of a new revelation: DRW Holdings and developer Convexity Properties will be completely redesigning the Park District project, attorney David Pierson told council during the meeting.

MSU student receives 18 months probation after guilty plea for assault and battery

Mathematics junior Boyang Ye was sentenced to 18 months of probation and a domestic violence training program Wednesday morning after pleading guilty to assault and battery.

MSU in talks with Park District developer for potential partnership

An MSU official confirmed Monday that the university is in talks with Park District developer Convexity Properties about potentially partnering with them on the redevelopment project.

Local businesses see positives, negatives in Park District plans

While those who walk by the blighted Park District buildings downtown might lament their continued existence, for some area business owners the run-down structures are a constant presence.

East Lansing School Board passed resolution in opposition to Devos confirmation

The East Lansing School Board passed a resolution on Jan. 23 that opposes the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.

Motion to be granted to add current MSU athlete to Nassar lawsuit

A motion to add a current MSU athlete as a plaintiff in former MSU employee Larry Nassar's federal court case has been granted.

Motion filed to add current MSU athlete to Nassar lawsuit

A motion has been filed to add a current MSU athlete as a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against former MSU employee Larry Nassar.