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Mayor Mark Meadows says that he's going to observe "my own little moratorium" on new building projects downtown. But the rest of East Lansing's Council has decided they won't go along. ELi brings you the latest.

The City of East Lansing may see some one-time, relatively large chunks of income this coming year, so City Council is talking about how to spend that revenue if it materializes. ELi's Dan Totzkay reports.

ELi's Andrew Graham writes about the burgeoning number of bicycles left in city bike racks, and why one biking advocate believes PACE should be more vigilant in rooting out those left to rot.

East Lansing's Council is set to expand the City Manager’s ability to enter into contracts without prior consent from Council. The result of the policy could be less transparency where City contracts are concerned. ELi's Andrew Graham and Alice Dreger report.

East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez updates ELi regarding statistics that show a slight increase in theft, and explains how residents can take steps to deter criminal activity in their neighborhoods.

The show will go on, says Julie Levy-Weston, newly-appointed Interim Director of the East Lansing Art Festival. ELi’s Mark Meyer provides an update on preparations for the mid-May event.

A proposed state bill on short-term rentals like Airbnb is birthing two controversies in East Lansing – one over the bill itself, and another over the use of local taxpayer resources to push one side of a partisan debate. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

The City of East Lansing said scooters could return to our streets and sidewalks as early as March 15, but we still haven't seen any around town. ELi's Jessy Gregg tells you why.

Michelle Carlson has been dismissed as director of the East Lansing Art Festival, and the City is expected to name an interim replacement today. ELis Mark Meyer breaks the story.

The City of East Lansing's new income tax could net $1-2 million less annually than pre-vote estimates. But as budget talks continue, what is certain to help the City's bottom line?

East Lansing's City Council is set to use a new method tomorrow night to decide what to ask for in terms of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. ELi's Alice Dreger explains what might be requested, and why it matters. 

The City of East Lansing has contracted to use “Priority Based Budgeting” software including a “community facing dashboard” that allows viewers to see how city revenue is being spent.  ELi's Jessy Gregg reports on the City's recent contract authorization.

East Lansing residents are being asked to rate, on a scale of 1 to 5, the trustworthiness of a group of public figures. What do we know about the poll?

Troy Williams says the City of East Lansing fired him because they knew he wasn't going to shut up. And with nothing left to lose, he's definitely not shutting up. In a new interview with ELi, Williams describes more of what he's seen, and what he's hoping Governor Whitmer's team will do.

The City has released one list showing who staff notified about an eBay auction of a major public asset. Former Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero didn't make the list, but showed up on the scene a day before the auction closed. What else have we now learned about this controversial million-dollar deal?