Apathy, absence blamed for few U votes
Students living on campus lived up to their stereotype as being unconcerned for the political primary.
Students living on campus lived up to their stereotype as being unconcerned for the political primary.
East Lansings Department of Public Works and Environmental Services received good news after voters granted it permission to sell the Public Works Building on Tuesday night.But voters might not have realized there is a possibility of a bond issue to raise money for a new building.The city needs $4 million for the new facility and Councilmember Beverly Baten said raising the money could be difficult.I dont think citizens realize theres going to be a bond issue, Baten said.
A pipeline company will soon be headed to court or back to the drawing board now that the Lansing City Council has denied the companys plans to build within city limits. The council voted 7-1 Monday against Wolverine Pipe Lines request for consent to build about 5 miles of its proposed 26-mile gasoline pipeline in Lansing, and now company executives are weighing their options. The decision leaves Wolverine to either find another route, take the city to court or ignore the councils decision. Wolverine spokesman Tom Shields has said the company might not need the consent of municipalities because the current plan calls for the pipeline to be laid within the Interstate 96 right-of-way, which is owned by the state. Wolverine officials say company executives want to work within state laws. I dont think I necessarily feel as strongly about it as Tom does, said Paul OKonski, head of Wolverines law department.
East Lansing city officials slammed Gov. John Englers revenue sharing and fire-appropriation vetoes that cut 16 percent of the citys general-fund budget and fire protection funding - totaling $4.6 million. We have a rainy-day fund, but this action by the governor is a monsoon, City Manager Ted Staton said at a Monday afternoon meeting of the states emergency fund that can make up for 10-15 percent of the difference, but only for one year.
The dish is centuries old in Asia, but now sushi is surfacing in East Lansing.Its not as popular in Michigan - not yet, but every year the sushi population is increasing, said Don Kim, manager of Midori Sushi and Korean BBQ, 436 Elmwood Road in Delta Township.
Lansing - Thousands of people gathered downtown Saturday, filling the sidewalks along Michigan Avenue to see bands, clowns and cultural groups march toward the Capitol.And those who attended the third annual African American Parade and Family Reunion Picnic made the most of the sunny summer morning and afternoon.
A bill introduced immediately following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks allowing the national motto to be placed in Michigans state buildings seems to have lost the broad-based support it had in the wake of the national tragedy. The measure, introduced on Sept.
Six candidates will face off in the Lansing City Council primary Tuesday, but only two will move on to the November election.The winner in November will fill the remaining three years of former Councilmember Lou Adados four-year term.
With the cigarette tax scheduled to increase by 50 cents today, some smokers are feeling the burn.Wesley Thomas contends the change, along with measures across the country to eliminate smoking in public, is discrimination against smokers.Its stupid that theyre raising taxes and saying that we cant smoke where we want to, the 19-year-old Lansing resident said.
Art students at Lansing Community College have been making a glass mural for the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan, 121 S.
Capital Area Transportation Authority officials want area residents to approve a proposed five-year millage increase on Tuesdays primary election ballot. But with a weak economy, some might not want to increase CATAs property tax of 1.4 mills by about 58 percent. The .82-mill increase would cost an owner of a $60,000 home $24.60 more a year in property taxes.
Child obesity has become a problem in the United States according to medical officials.To address the issue of childhood obesity and ways to remedy the problem, 100 physicians, pediatricians and nutritionists will meet today at MSU.
The fountain outside the Main Library is expected to be filled today and should be flowing this weekend, campus officials said. There is a chance maintenance work on the steps near the librarys north entrance might delay plans to fill the pools, Campus Park & Planning director Jeff Kacos said Tuesday, but officials dont expect a problem. In mid-June, Kacos said cold spring weather, budget concerns and possible repairs were delaying the fountains opening.
With as much of a two-year waiting period for decisions, candidates for 4th District Court of Appeals judgeships said they are hoping to increase court efficiency.Three candidates - a judge, a senator and a lawyer are vying for the position in the Aug.
A red garage door marks the entrance to downtown East Lansings newest business, but instead of cars and motorcycles rolling in and out, it will be cappuccinos and espressos.
Voters will decide on the necessity of an emergency services millage during the Aug. 6 primary. For every $1,000 of taxable property, residents must have an additional $1.25 in property taxes.