EL City Council passes resolution requiring compliance with public health orders
The council unanimously passed a resolution requiring compliance with public health orders. Violations of this order can result in a civil fine of $500.
The council unanimously passed a resolution requiring compliance with public health orders. Violations of this order can result in a civil fine of $500.
Based on the timeline with influenza and respiratory illnesses, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said a second wave tends to align with the fall and winter seasons. During this time, people tend to spend more time indoors in congregated settings sharing air space.
New emergency orders issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and local health departments – including Ingham County Health Department – will not be affected by the court’s ruling.
"I'm a proud Armenian-American and whether it's in East Lansing, it's at the state level or it's at the federal level, I will scream from the top of the rooftops, Artsakh is a sovereign nation," East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens said. "They deserve peace."
The bipartisan bills seek to provide a “clean slate” for residents in allowing them expungement for certain misdemeanor and felony offenses, including marijuana offenses.
The committee had its first meeting Monday night to reflect on members' goals and insight, and the challenges the committee might face moving forward.
The group has 10 members, as well as one city staff liaison. Of the members, four agreed to share their background, ideas and goals as they begin their new positions.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced $12.7 million awards last week to projects across the state to increase broadband internet access.
Stand up Michigan held a rally at the state Capitol to protest the closing of churches across the state. Supporters spoke about religion, COVID-19 regulations and petitioning the government.
The Potterville Sod Slingers take to the raceway to show what their souped-up lawn mowers can do.
Some referenced prior rallies at the Capitol, discussed who was at fault and others questioned language surrounding the incident.
A total of 19 state felony charges were filed by Nessel against seven members or associates of militia group Wolverine Watchmen.
The clinic will last from 12-4p.m. in the parking lot of the Human Services Building at 5303 S. Cedar Street in Lansing, according to the release.
"When I put my hand on the Bible and took the oath of office 22 months ago, I knew this job would be hard," Whitmer said. "But I'll be honest, I never could have imagined anything like this."
Seven individuals were charged by the Attorney General’s Office for acts of terrorism under Michigan state law with alleged attempts to identify the home addresses of law enforcement officers in order to target them and training for an operation to attack the Capitol building. Additionally, the FBI charged six individuals for allegedly conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The East Lansing City Council unanimously passes a resolution to extend the local state of emergency and requirement of masks in the downtown area.
A record number of voters have requested absentee ballots to vote in the upcoming election. From the history to the process and the reliability of voting by mail, we provide you with an early voting guide.
In the week of Sept. 28, MSU reported a total of 27 cases connected to the university. In the week prior, they saw nearly four times that amount with 103 cases the week of Sept. 21.
The third and final debate will be at 7 p.m. tonight on WHMI 93.5 FM out of Livingston County.
Whitmer signed Michigan Senate Bill 757, which "will amend Michigan election law to allow clerks in cities and townships with a population of at least 25,000 to begin processing absentee ballots prior to election day for the November 3, 2020 general election only," she said.