The Michigan Capitol Commission unanimously voted Monday to ban open carry guns at Michigan's Capitol. The ban comes after an assault by rioters at the country’s Capitol in Washington D.C. last week. In addition, the FBI has warned of armed protests at all 50 state capitols prior to or on Jan. 20.
Since the Nov. 3, 2020, election, President Donald Trump has made numerous unsuccessful attempts at overturning election results, which named President-elect Joe Biden the projected winner, calling lawsuits for election fraud across numerous states.
Michigan recorded its 500,00th COVID-19 case Monday, Whitmer said. At this time, more than 12,000 Michiganders have died from COVID-19 complications.
The current hope, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail said, is to provide 3,000 vaccines within a three-day span.
This was the last opportunity to address the MSU Board of Trustees directly and publicly before the new year.
In an unpublished opinion, Court of Appeals Judges Thomas C. Cameron and Michael F. Gadola ruled that Larry Nassar is not entitled to resentencing.
The university is working to transition the semester start date; however, it is unclear if the pushback will only apply for classes being held in person, or those entirely online as well.
It was originally reported that there were 6,000 documents held onto by the university, while Trustee Renee Knake discovered there to be 9,769, nearly 4,000 more.
According to the MDHHS Vaccine Dashboard, 26,325 doses of the vaccine have been distributed to hospitals across the state and 244 doses have been administered since Monday.
Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation Doug Gage will present the Gift, Grant and Contract Report. Between Aug. 14 and Nov. 16, there were 767 gifts, grants and contracts in addition to 11 consignment and non-cash gifts that total over $193 million.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed her response to the Texas lawsuit with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The area of Marsh Road and Central Park Drive was locked down, according to the post.
The participating schools — Indiana University, University of Maryland, Michigan State University, University of Nebraska, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University and Rutgers University — are coming together to offer up to 18 credits free of tuition and fees as part of this course sharing opportunity.
The Michigan Department of State is one of ten organizations recognized for their nonpartisan efforts to get college students to vote.
More information on how MSU will enforce its flu vaccine policy is expected to come in the following weeks.
At a Dec. 10 press conference, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, relief plans for businesses, and a new Protect Michigan Commission.
Although recycling is different this year, Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) Sustainability Officer Carla Iansiti works to make sure that the MSU community continues to recycle.
The Municipality Equality Index focuses on how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for LGBTQ+ community members. Specific criteria include: non-discrimination laws, the city as an employer, LGBTQ+ services, law enforcement and the city leadership's position on equality.
The city of East Lansing's offices will continue to remain closed until January, due to the spread of COVID-19
The bills will be deliberated upon this Thursday, Dec. 10, at the last GA meeting before winter break.