“I came here today to show my support and participate in a show of solidarity with people to express their anger over what happened to George Floyd and all of the unarmed people who are killed by police all the time," protester Jordan Davis said.
Members of the community aided in clean-up efforts following a Lansing protest against police-brutality that escalated yesterday evening.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the entire state of Michigan will be entering Phase 4 — the “improving stage" — of her “MI Safe Start” plan as COVID-19 case and death numbers continue to decline in the state.
Volunteers do not have access to test results, addresses, health insurance or financial information, Lynn Sutfin, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public information officer, said.
Shortly after protesters left East Lansing and headed back to the Michigan Capitol, things began to escalate quickly.
Amid widespread protests across the country, a protest against police brutality was held on Sunday morning at the Michigan Capitol.
As sectors of the Michigan economy begin to reengage, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of policy initiatives and budget plans this week.
East Lansing City Council approved a resolution in a virtual meeting May 26 to form a committee that will eventually create the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission.
The city had previously been offering free parking in the hourly areas since March 13.
The $256 million project connects Lansing to MSU.
According to Michigan's coronavirus website, the state has recorded 53,510 total cases of COVID-19 and 5,129 deaths over the past two months. Case and death trends are continuing to improve.
Michigan State law professor speaks to absentee voting and downplays voter fraud.
The bills propose increasing production and tracking of medical supplies
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Steve Gray addressed the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday addressing concerns over applications for unemployment benefits.
Members of the East Lansing City Council received public comment in a virtual meeting May 19 regarding the committee to select a police oversight commission in East Lansing.
East Lansing City Council further discussed its preliminary fiscal year 2021 budget Tuesday, highlighting areas of concern and initial considerations for the COVID-19 response.
Following their "Operation Gridlock" protest at the Capitol, the Michigan Conservative Coalition hosts another protest in support of Owosso barber Karl Manke.
With K-12 in-classroom education suspended amid COVID-19, East Lansing Public Schools have offered parents a new response plan providing students with continued learning.
All registered Michigan voters will be mailed a voter application for Aug. 4 and Nov. 3 elections
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a partial reopening of the state in a press conference Monday.