In the midst of budget woes, things began to look up for college students this week when the House passed a supplemental bill that approved spending an additional $9 million on merit award scholarships.The measure, approved 101-3 by the House Wednesday, is a response to what state officials say was an overwhelming number of Michigan Merit Award recipients.
Lansing Twp. - There is one more place to go to take a break from an afternoon of consumerism at the new Eastwood Towne Center.Shuffled behind J.
In mid-September, Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm led Republican Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus in polls by 12 percentage points.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $300,000 to the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence as part of the funding for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement Leadership Through Alliance projects. Coalitions in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida, Delaware, Montana, New York, North Carolina and Virginia were chosen to receive the funding.
The Nov. 5 election isn't the only election this month. Democrats and Republicans are selecting legislative leaders to head next year's caucuses.Republicans will hold a 63-47 lead - the biggest advantage the party has held in the House in a half century.
Jonathan Stars, a singer and comedian, will perform 4 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, 211 N.
After three fires in the past month at Ramada Inn, East Lansing fire officials say they have ruled out all explanations except human causes for the latest blaze.But it remains unknown if the last two fires, which occurred on Thursday and Sunday, were the result of foul play, said East Lansing Fire Marshall Bob Pratt.
Delta Twp.- With the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" playing in the background, the $20 million-renovated Lansing Mall is attracting shoppers just in time for the holiday season.
Certain Michigan voters looking to select MSU Board of Trustees members in 2004 may find they don't have that choice if a bill being debated in the House passes.Currently, the eight-member board is elected by statewide ballot, just like the governor.
Three police officers were sworn into the East Lansing Police Department on Tuesday after completing a 15-week police academy at Lansing Community College last week. The three positions became available after one sergeant and two officers retired.
After introducing the 2003-04 majority Republican caucus, newly elected Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema proclaimed the 22-member caucus as the most diversified assembly to ever lead the Michigan Senate. The Senate group consists of six females, one Hispanic and one black, Sikkema, R-Wyoming, announced Tuesday. Senator-elect Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, will serve as assistant majority leader; Sen.
University United Methodist Church, along with the MSU Wesley Foundation campus ministry, will open the doors to a $2.9 million expansion of its facilities at 10:30 a.m.
East Lansing residents and students are revving their engines and hoping for less traffic congestion as a two-mile road expansion on Coolidge Road opens Thursday.Motorists can take part in the 11 a.m.
Voter participation this year in Michigan and East Lansing remained consistent with the state's previous gubernatorial elections. In 1998, the year of Gov.
Lansing area students and residents can spend their lunch hour at free banking sessions with the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. At noon Wednesday at the credit union office, 600 E.
Lansing - About 75 people of all ages dressed in everything from military uniforms to torn jeans herded into the Michigan Library and Historical Center to recognize Veteran’s Day.
The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, invites dogs and owners to join in a three-mile hike through the moonlit woods at 7 p.m.
Lansing area students and residents can spend their lunch hour at free banking sessions with the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.At noon Wednesday at the credit union office, 600 E.
Noise battles will continue at Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council work session, as council members consider city-quiet zones, varied community service and stricter party penalties.
The Michigan House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected state Representative-elect Dianne Byrum House Democratic leader Friday, marking her the first woman to hold the position in the state’s government.Byrum, D-Onondaga, was elected to the House last week after term limits forced her to relinquish her seat in the state Senate.