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City of East Lansing
Published 9 hours agoHannah Community Center Elevator to Close for Modernization Project
The elevator at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road, will close for a modernization project beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The closure is expected to last approximately three weeks.
City of East Lansing
Published 11 hours agoPublic Works Building to Close to Public Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16, for Insulation Improvements
Community members are advised the City of East Lansing’s Department of Public Works (DPW) building, 1800 E. State Road, will be closed to the public on Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16, for insulation improvements.
LISTEN: Michigan lawmakers weigh gas tax holiday, removing restraining order fees and SOS candidates talk election security
Michigan lawmakers discussed a proposed gas tax holiday and legislation to eliminate fees for personal protection orders, this week. Also Michigan Secretary of State candidates hone in on election security and voter trust.
Michigan debates may matter more for information than persuasion
Michigan voters will see debates for governor, U.S. Senate and the 7th Congressional District next week. Experts say debates rarely change many minds.
State Lawmakers Urge East Lansing to Reconsider HRC Limits in Letter to City Council
The city's Human Rights Commission can no longer review complaints about city officials.
Slotkin says voters should be wary of federal interference in midterms
Senator Elissa Slotkin said President Donald Trump’s attempts at changing election processes so close to November are concerning.
Advocates pressure lawmakers to end fees for serving restraining orders
In Michigan, law enforcement agencies can charge fees for serving a personal protection order.
Michigan Secretary of State candidates debate election security, voter trust
Candidates for Michigan Secretary of State detailed plans for election security, voter trust, and branch office access during a League of Women Voters forum.
East Lansing Council Members Talk Infrastructure, Upcoming Election at Community Forum
The forum was hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby and Councilmember Kerry Ebersole Singh.
City of East Lansing
Published September 29Two East Lansing Employees Chosen for Bloomberg’s Path to Public Innovation
Two City of East Lansing employees have recently been accepted into the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation’s Path to Public Innovation training program.
Downballot statewide candidates try to find space and capture attention in busy election season
Candidates for Attorney General and Secretary of State are trying to capture voters' attention while more high-profile races get the spotlight ahead of the November election.
‘Presidential Level Turnout’ Expected in East Lansing as Absentee Ballots are Mailed for Midterms
The Nov. 3 election will follow an August primary election that saw high turnout in East Lansing.