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Michigan voters to be mailed applications for August, November elections
All registered Michigan voters will be mailed a voter application for Aug. 4 and Nov. 3 elections
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Gov. Whitmer announces partial reopening, more takeaways from COVID-19 update
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a partial reopening of the state in a press conference Monday.
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Artists featured at virtual East Lansing Art Festival share their work, talk COVID-19 impact
“It makes bill paying a little bit more complex,” Michigan-based artist Salina Kalnins said. “With the art fairs, it’s a gamble if you're going to make a lot of money or not, but you at least know you're probably going to make something. But now with them canceled, it's kind of up in the air, so it's a little nerve-wracking.”
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Court hears arguments in lawsuit filed against Gov. Whitmer by Michigan legislature
Presiding Judge Cynthia Stephens stated she will deliver her ruling in writing, which she declared “will certainly not be the last word” as the case is expected to make its way to the state Supreme Court.
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East Lansing DDA awards business relief grants, looks to increase restaurant support
The East Lansing Downtown Development authority, or DDA, awarded 57 businesses with grants through the first round of the Business Relief Program. According to the press release, each business will receive a $2,500 grant to help address hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fight erupts over display deemed 'hate speech,' hundreds protest at Michigan Capitol
There was an altercation during the protest spurred by a display depicting the governor hanging from a noose. As soon as the speakers noticed the sign, they called for police and condemned the display and the use of physical violence. Nooses and a sign reading "Tyrants get the rope" have appeared at previous protests at the Capitol.
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EL budget guides funding of businesses, housing assistance amid COVID-19 uncertainty
The East Lansing City Council discussed its preliminary fiscal year 2021 budget, outlining sources of funding and revenue in developments at its May 12 meeting.
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East Lansing releases police footage in recently closed excessive force investigation
The city of East Lansing released five videos related to an investigation into ELPD's alleged excessive force.
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Video in state police investigation of ELPD to be released as city considers oversight committee
The incidents investigated included a December traffic stop and arrest and an altercation and arrest at 7-Eleven in February.
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Whitmer talks drop in new cases, increase in testing during COVID-19 briefing
There are 47,552 total cases of the disease in Michigan and 4,584 deaths, and the rate of new cases is continuing to slow down — the rate of new infections has dropped 25% in the past seven days. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said this data is a cause for “cautious optimism.”
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Gov. Whitmer announces 6 phases of "MI Safe Start" plan, state currently in phase 3
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a six phase plan to reopen Michigan including the return of manufacturing workers in a press conference today.
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Common Ground music festival rescheduled amid COVID-19 concerns
Common Ground has been postponed due to COVID-19.
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DOE changes Title IX regulations, mandates university cross-examination
The U.S Department of Education released final Title IX rules for colleges and universities.
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CATA resumes limited regular bus services
The Capital Area Transport Authority, or CATA, announced in a rider alert Monday they will resume limited regular-bus services effective May 4.
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State police exonerates ELPD officer in use of force investigation
Michigan State Police finalized its investigation into the East Lansing Police Department, reinstating the accused officer.
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MSU seeks broad Title IX lawsuit dismissal based on December ruling
Michigan State University lawyers seek to dismiss pending Title IX lawsuits under similar grounds.
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East Lansing City Council to hold virtual meeting
The East Lansing City Council will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, April 30.
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How to navigate the grocery store during a global pandemic
A guide on how to navigate a grocery store during a pandemic, with advice from grocery giants like Walmart, Meijer, Target and Kroger.
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Gov. Whitmer extends stay-at-home order through May 15, relaxes some restrictions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 15.
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'Gridlock 2.0' protest much smaller than the first
'Operation Gridlock 2.0' was much smaller than the initial protest.