Gov. Jennifer Granholm resubmitted an executive order Thursday that will create the new Department of Labor and Economic Growth designed to streamline Michigan job creation and economic development.The order was originally submitted Sept.
This year's yet-to-be-solved state budget puzzle inspired nearly 3,000 state workers to march at the state Capitol on Thursday.The budget for the 2003-04 fiscal year, which began Wednesday, includes a $230 million hole that Gov.
A possible amendment to the Michigan Constitution recognizing only "one man, one woman" marriages ignited lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender concerns when it was proposed Thursday.The resolution, the Marriage Protection Amendment, states that only marriages between a man and a woman will be recognized as valid.
Brightly colored pieces of fabric decorate the sanctuary of Edgewood United Church to remind local residents of the thousands of people who have died from AIDS.The pieces of fabric make up a part of the NAMES project AIDS Memorial Quilt, a 32-panel piece on display at Edgewood, 469 N.
Lansing - Mayoral candidates Tony Benavides and Virg Bernero presented ideas to local business owners Wednesday morning about how to make Lansing's downtown a desired destination.The pair convened along with Lansing City Council candidates and local business owners at Lansing's Cooley Center, 300 S.
Lansing - Chicanos and Latinos from across the state gathered in front of the Capitol and throughout Lansing on Wednesday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event featured food donated from local merchants, informational booths about higher education and U.S.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm pushed aside quarters with pine trees, antique cars and lighthouses before deciding on the final design for the new Michigan quarter on Tuesday.The quarter will have the phrase "Great Lakes State" and will show Michigan surrounded by an outline of the Great Lakes.
The East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, will host "Share a Scary Story" for boys and girls from 1-3 p.m.
Michigan environmental groups will meet today to address changes and concerns surrounding new clean-water legislation in the state House of Representatives.Clean Water Action, Michigan Environmental Council and Sierra Club will hold the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
AAA Michigan and Northwest Tire & Service will offer free winter car care inspections throughout October.The inspections are available at all AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities and will check motor oil, fluid levels, belts, hoses, battery terminals, air filters, wiper blades, lights and tire pressure.This is the 24th year AAA has offered the program.Dirk VanderHart
The Irish-American Club of Mid-Michigan will host a concert featuring folk singer Pat Woods at 7:30 p.m.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, will host the annual Eve's House silent and live auction from 7 to 9 p.m.
As Lansing resident Steve Costello scanned the vast lot before him, he hoped for the day when the hundreds of cars and shuttle buses that fill the space daily will disappear and the rough gravel will be replaced with the grass that once flourished. The lot, which is located directly behind Costello's home on Clemens Avenue in Lansing, was acquired by Sparrow Hospital from the Michigan Army National Guard late last year as a temporary parking facility during the construction of a new parking structure. But with the new structure, 1215 E.
Late-term abortion procedures will be banned in Michigan if Gov. Jennifer Granholm signs legislation approved by the Senate on Tuesday.
East Lansing police for the second consecutive weekend didn't issue any citations under the city's stiffened policy on noise.The two-week pause on violations that call for a minimum of three days in jail and fines of up to $1,000 comes after 11 people were cited during the first two weeks of the policy.East Lansing police Lt.
Police and family members are still searching for leads in the beating-related death of Brandon D'Annunzio, which took place three years ago outside an East Lansing bar. D'Annunzio was assaulted on Oct.
A new Japanese restaurant is one of many to open in East Lansing in the past year targeting students as its main customers.B & B Café, 553 E.
The Federated Polish Home in Lansing will celebrate Polish heritage month with Pulaski Days, a polish festival this weekend. The festival is free and will be held at the home, 1030 W.
The Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, in Lansing, will offer a series of events in coming weeks. A free open house for teachers and youth leaders will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m.
The rain drizzled down and fragrances of chicken and burgers filled the air as students and area residents tasted various hot-off-the-grill items Sunday to benefit a child support program. Members of Kappa Alpha Theta serve as student representatives for Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA, of Ingham County and held a grill-off at Valley Court Field to raise funds for the program. CASA, a program that provides stable adults to help abused or neglected foster children in the court system, is Kappa Alpha Theta's philanthropy.