"One of the things I’m really proud of is that I’ve been a very effective lawmaker,” Rep. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, said. “I’ve been able to get quite a few bills signed into law despite being in the minority party... and it’s been bills that help veterans, students and small businesses.”
“We worked really hard to give [voters] clarity last year on how to vote, to ensure no matter where they lived or who they voted for that their vote would count,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said.
Six women who came to positions of power during the pandemic shared their stories at a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce ceremony Sept. 8.
Michigan, having been a crucial swing state in the 2020 election, stands to be an interesting landscape for 2022 campaigns and candidates trying to make their way into the public’s good graces. A highly contentious gubernatorial race, along with the highly-anticipated results of the Citizens’ Independent Redistricting Commission, could change the state’s political tides along the lines of issues like COVID-19, voting rights and racial justice.
Sarah Anthony, the current state representative for parts of Lansing, will be running for the state Senate in 2022.
According to the press release, a fully vaccinated student who came in close contact with a COVID-positive student can continue going to in-person classes if they closely monitor symptoms for 14 days after exposure and continue to follow the mask mandate. If an unvaccinated student was masked and less than three feet apart in an indoor setting, they can remain in school if they wear a mask, too.
After almost a year and a half of isolation, fans were ecstatic to be able to support their favorite team together.
MSUPD Deputy Chief Traci Ruiz, head of MSUPD Community Engagement Bureau and the Community Support Bureau, has been placed on administrative leave.
Two new emergency orders have been issued in Ingham County to mitigate the 515% increase in COVID-19 cases in people aged 0-17.
Former MSUPD Captain Valerie O'Brien will spend a year on probation after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon.
East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzales confirmed the road has been cleared and traffic is continuing as normal.
City of East Lansing employees will also be wearing masks when in public areas, when interacting with the public and when physical distancing is not possible indoors.
Currently, East Lansing Police Department and East Lansing Fire Department are performing safety checks by knocking on doors in areas with high flooding. The Department of Public Works staff is also closing off flooded roads, inspecting sewers and arranging storm response services as needed.
Vail said that the uptick in cases has been caused by a number of factors such as nonexistent mitigation efforts that has led to a spread of the Delta variant in the area.
Vail recommends residents of Ingham County wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. She also said that it would be wise to wear masks in crowded outdoor settings as well.
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"There is a long-standing history of gerrymandering in American politics,” Democratic Lansing State Rep. Sarah Anthony said. “Ultimately, gerrymandering has rigged the game in terms of silencing voters, and it has really allowed elected officials to act without much accountability, and draw districts in their own favor.”
Career Services Director of Employer Relations and Communications Karin Hanson said on-campus jobs are flexible with class schedules, easy to get to, offer great compensation and can complement their major to further enhance their skills.
Currently, Ingham County has 188 active cases, with roughly 25 new cases per million people. On June 19th, there were on average 5 cases per million people. That's roughly a 500% increase from June 19 to July 19.
Heavy winds and rainfall expected in the Lansing area tonight to tomorrow morning. Residents are recommended to take extra safety precautions.