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Identity theft bill headed to House
The state Senate passed legislation on Dec. 10 that will aid in the prevention of identity theft.
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State launches newdisease Web site
Lt. Gov. John Cherry aided in the launch of a new state Web site on emerging diseases Dec. 16. The new state-operated site, http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases was a joint effort between the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Community Health, Michigan and U.S.
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Governor signs in new election laws
Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a handful of bills on Thursday to begin the new year of legislation. The governor signed a package of bills modifying Michigan's election policy by decreasing the number of elections held each year.
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E.L. housing complex plans revised
Plans for a new housing complex in northern East Lansing may soon get the green light from the city council. Gillespie Development & Management President Patrick Gillespie will submit revised construction plans for The Beaumont, a 40-acre housing complex planned to be built west of Crossing Place Apartments on Coleman Road.
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Center inspires people, pets to play outdoors
Even with her fur coat, Frances shivered after finishing Harris Nature Center's "Howl at the Moon" nature hike Friday in Meridian Township.
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Police patrolled area, assisted surrounding departments during slow break
With the majority of students out of town during the semester break, public safety officials said activity on campus and the streets of East Lansing remained calm. MSU police Sgt.
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Area Farmer Jack stores to close in February
A popular grocery store chain is shutting down both of its local locations after sagging sales nationwide. On Dec.
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State quarter production, distribution start this month
Production of the new Michigan quarter began Friday hundreds of miles away at the Denver Mint in Colorado, with several Michigan residents on hand to see the first coins being pressed. The quarter's design, chosen by Gov.
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Rep. takes maternity leave
When Gov. Jennifer Granholm's executive order balancing a $920-million shortfall in the state budget is presented to state Senate and House appropriations committees next week, East Lansing will be without its chief advocate.At least in person.State Rep.
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East Lansing schools prepare for state budget cuts
As the state waits for Gov. Jennifer Granholm to announce her final budget proposal, officials from the East Lansing Public School District say they're prepared for whatever comes their way.
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Protest calls budget cuts 'death' of 'U'
Lansing - Placing two human-sized green coffins on the Capitol steps during a rally Thursday afternoon, students, administrators and lawmakers sent a message to legislators about proposed budget cuts to MSU. Chanting "No more cuts at MSU" and displaying dozens of placards, the crowd, spearheaded by the Coalition of Labor Organizations, marched down Michigan Avenue to the Capitol to protest what they call the looming "death of Michigan State." "It's very realistic, truth be told," Scott Henkel, president of the Graduate Employees Union, said.
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WWII veterans honored
When Tom Dutch first arrived in Pearl Harbor, there was no memorial, nor tourists or a souvenir shop.
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Childcare offered at E.L. community center
The East Lansing Parks, Arts and Recreation Department will offer winter break childcare at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. The program will provide several activities, including indoor and outdoor games, art projects, dramatic play activities, swimming and free play.
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Zoo sparkles for festival visitors
More than 4,000 green, red and white lights sparkled at the Potter Park Zoo on Wednesday night as visitors wandered through the zoo for Wonderland of Lights. The annual light display, which runs through Dec.
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Local centers to receive funding for prevention programs
Mid-Michigan community service projects will receive more than $300,000 for drug and violence prevention programs as a result of a grant from Gov.
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Politicians' daughters campaign
With schedules that often are incredibly hectic, politicians running for office have turned to mediums more lively than television or radio as of late: Their daughters. MSU will get a taste of this campaign tactic today as Vanessa Kerry, daughter of presidential hopeful Sen.
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E.L. to make decision on Northern Tier plan
After several months of postponement, the East Lansing Planning Commission could soon make its decision on a new development proposed for the Northern Tier.
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Lansing yard waste collected this week
The City of Lansing will be collecting leaves and yard waste raked to the curbside this week. Residents can dispose of leaves and grass clippings in any large 30-gallon paper bag or 30-gallon rigid metal or plastic container that has a composting identification sticker. It's illegal for residents to rake leaves into streets, and all bags and containers must weigh less than 30 pounds or they will not be picked up. Identification stickers are available for free by calling the Waste Reduction Services Hotline at (517) 483-4400.
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Woman sentenced in hit-and-run accident
Susan Swanson will serve four and a half to 15 years in prison for the hit-and-run death of a 40-year-old man on Grand River Avenue in Okemos last year, a judge announced Wednesday.Swanson, 42, was sentenced by Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Brown on Wednesday, nearly two months after a jury found her guilty of drunken driving and leaving the scene of an accident causing death, said Joyce Draganchuk, an assistant county prosecutor.On July 31, 2002, Swanson's Cadillac struck Alejandro Salinas as he walked along Grand River Avenue to his brother's home.
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E.L. hotel, businesses host chili festival
The annual East Lansing Winter Festival & Chili Cook-Off will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Among events scheduled will be a chili cook-off between downtown restaurants, horse and carriage rides and a Mocktail Contest.The Chili Cook-Off begins in the Marriott at University Place, 300 M.A.C.