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FAFSA recipients must wait until April for financial aid following delay

Willow Symonds

February 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education announced that Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FASFA, packages will be delayed until April. The delay is to fix a $1.8 billion mistake that could potentially have harmed low-income students' packages. The department's mathematic formula incorrectly overestimated the annual income of low-income students' households, meaning they would earn less than what they need in financial aid as a result of this error. 

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Governor Whitmer shares legislative priorities at State of the State Address

Gabrielle Yeary

January 25, 2024

Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave the annual State of State address Wednesday night. This speech serves as a compass for the upcoming year’s agenda by stating the previous year's accomplishments and sharing her future legislative priorities. 

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New FAFSA form simplifies application process, increases number of eligible students

Willow Symonds

January 23, 2024

For the 2024-2025 school year, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FASFA, redesigned and simplified their application forms to increase the number of undergraduate students who qualify for Pell Grants, lowering their tuition costs.

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What bills are still in limbo in the Michigan legislature?

Jaden Beard

December 9, 2023

As the Michigan legislature wrapped up session last month, many bills and legislative priorities were left untouched and undecided on, leaving key legislation "in limbo." 

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Kathy Wilbur, staple of MSU community and state government, dies at 70

Owen McCarthy

November 28, 2023

Kathy Wilbur, 70, the first woman to direct three state of Michigan departments and a fixture of the MSU community, died Sunday morning.

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Anti-abortion activists file lawsuit against the 'Right to Reproductive Health' amendment

Jaden Beard

November 22, 2023

The American Freedom Law Center and Great Lakes Justice Center filed a 36-page lawsuit challenging Article I, § 28 of the Michigan constitution, also known as Proposal 3, on the anniversary of its passage, Nov. 8th. 

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Pedestrian's risks and solutions for walking safety

Abbigayle Gabli

November 21, 2023

 When discussing the police departments' role in pedestrian safety, Chad Pride, the East Lansing Police Department deputy chief, said that education and enforcement must follow the written traffic laws that protect pedestrians. 

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The Equality Act: The bill that seeks protections for LGBTQ+ community stems from Michigan support

Jaden Beard

November 20, 2023

The Equality Act seeks to amend current longstanding legislation in order to fill that gap by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include protections against discrimination when it comes to employment, housing, education, the jury system, federally funded programs, credit and public accommodations and facilities. Michigan representatives are some of the sponsors of this amendment. 

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East Lansing Human Rights Commission hosts 'Coffee & Conversation'

Anna Rossow

November 19, 2023

The East Lansing Human Rights Commission hosted a Coffee & Conversation about autism and neurodivergence within the community.

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East Lansing businesses implement safety measures following MSU shooting

PJ Pfeiffer

November 17, 2023

For many, before the Feb. 13 shooting on Michigan State University's campus, Grand River Avenue was a safe place to be. Since then, however, many East Lansing businesses have had to make accommodations and create precautions to prepare for a emergent safety threats. 

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Short-term rental bans across Michigan threaten rental-heavy cities

Kyle O'Connor

November 17, 2023

Throughout cities within Michigan, and even across the United States, cities are banning short-term rentals for living spaces. 

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Following the passage of the Clean Energy Package, climate advocates question if it accomplishes enough

Jaden Beard

November 16, 2023

Many climate activists do not think that the Clean Energy Package does enough to combat the current climate crisis, especially following negotiations that undermined many of the provisions. 

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Lansing poll finds higher need for public safety

Anna Rossow

November 11, 2023

This past October, the city of Lansing conducted one of their semi-annual city council election polls to get a pulse on local issues and what constituents want to see from elected officials. Public safety was polled as the largest issue for residents. 

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer considers amending Michigan constitution amid Vassar allegations: What would that process look like?

Jaden Beard

November 7, 2023

Whitmer is considering changing the general statewide election process for three universities so that the universities' trustees would acquire their position on the Board of Trustees by governor appointment only. 

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run at intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Drive

Owen McCarthy

November 5, 2023

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Drive early Sunday morning. The victim was not affiliated with MSU, a university spokesperson said.

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The revitalization of downtown Lansing after COVID-19

Kyle O'Connor

November 5, 2023

As cities across the United States still monitor the last of COVID-19’s effects on city development, most downtown areas in Michigan have fully opened back up since the outbreak. 

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Lansing precinct workers get ready for new early voting procedures

Abbigayle Gabli

October 26, 2023

 Proposal 2 was passed during the statewide midterms in Nov. 2022, giving voters the opportunity to vote early in every statewide and federal election. Within the coming days for the November local elections, Lansing will be testing out the early voting pilot. 

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Gov. Whitmer considers changing how trustees are chosen after MSU board chair controversy

Liz Nass  and  Joe Lorenz

October 25, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she was "alarmed" by the allegations against MSU board chair Rema Vassar and that she will be watching the Board of Trustees "closely" before taking action to remove a trustee or changing the Michigan Constitution. 

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Community members react to letter calling for MSU board chair Vassar to resign

Theo Scheer

October 23, 2023

The Michigan State University community was left shocked after trustee Brianna Scott called for the removal of board chair Rema Vassar in a letter Sunday night.

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Gov. Whitmer expands tuition-free education access to community college, transfer pathways

Abbigayle Gabli

October 18, 2023

 Michigan Reconnect was established by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2021. Whitmer recently lowered the age qualification requirement for Michigan Reconnect from 25 years old to 21 years old, opening the opportunity to younger students.