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East Lansing recognized with bike-friendly award
The City of East Lansing was recognized as a Bike Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists.
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Lt. Scott Wriggelsworth reflects on his win and following his father
Last week Scott Wriggelsworth watched with his father, Gene Wriggelsworth, as election results announced he would succeed his father as Ingham County Sheriff. Wriggelsworth, a lieutenant with the East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, announced his candidacy in January 2015 when his father declined to run for another term.
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Students voice confusion about local, state marijuana laws
On May 5, 2015, the City of East Lansing approved a Marijuana Decriminalization Charter Amendment that decriminalized the use of marijuana. Last month, the East Lansing City Council also passed an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana. Despite the new ordinance set forth, some MSU students do not fully comprehend what was approved.
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Bills allowing self-driving cars is heading for Gov. Snyder's desk
A package of bills legalizing and regulating autonomous cars is waiting for Gov. Rick Snyder's signature.
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Police talk driving safety ahead of holiday travel
As Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, most MSU students are preparing to head home to celebrate the holiday with their families and friends.
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City Council passes ordinances allowing alterations to rental properties
East Lansing City Council unanimously adopted Ordinances 1380 and 1382 on nonconforming use properties Wednesday night.
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Nation, campus move forward past Trump's election to the presidency
After months of intense campaigning, America finally has its answer. Republican Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States.
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Live blog: Election 2016 results
East Lansing polls closed at 8 p.m. Stay with The State News for Election 2016 results.
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MSU Board of Trustees race results in
As of 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, 83 of 83 counties were reported for the statewide MSU Board of Trustees race, according to Michigan Secretary of State. Democratic candidate Dianne Byrum and Republican candidate Dan Kelly won the election. Byrum received 23.94 percent of the vote and Kelly received 24.13 percent of the vote.
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Trump will become the 45th president of the U.S.
Republican Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United State of America.
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2016 presidential election not over yet
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's campaign chief John Podesta announced that Clinton will not speak about the 2016 presidential election as of early Wednesday morning.
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Scott Wriggelsworth wins Ingham County Sheriff's race
As of 1:13 a.m., Democratic candidate Scott Wriggelsworth has 57.70 percent of the vote in the Ingham County Sheriff race. The State News predicts Wriggelsworth will win this election over opponent Republican Eric Trojanowicz.
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Incumbent Sam Singh wins third consecutive 69th District race
Incumbent Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) won the 69th District State House of Representatives. The district encompasses East Lansing, Haslett, Okemos, Williamstown Township and Locke Township in Ingham County. Singh took a comfortable lead in the race.
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Incumbent Mike Bishop wins 8th Congressional District race
Mike Bishop (R) has won the election for the 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Potter Park Zoo millage renewal passes with 70 percent of vote
In a noncompetitive race, the Potter Park Zoo millage renewal passed by more than 70 percent in favor of the millage being renewed.
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Off-campus voters talk 2016 election
Lansing residents and MSU students lined up toward the end of the day Tuesday to vote in the 2016 presidential election.
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State by state breakdown of the presidential race
Check out how each state votes as the results come in, according to the Associated Press.
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Voter intimidation reported at E.L. precinct
The East Lansing Police Department received a report of voter intimidation Tuesday morning.
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Poster with false voter info reportedly circulating on campus
A poster with false voter information has been reportedly circulating on campus. The poster has also popped up on social media.
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Voters line up at IM Sports-West, polls across country for election
This afternoon, students lined up at IM West to cast their vote in their first presidential election in what is reported to be record numbers.