Government

Is it time to eliminate historic districts in East Lansing? Some City Council Members are asking, and a decision on one district may happen this Tuesday. ELi's Alice Dreger takes a closer look at the issues.

The 18-month program effectively uses court and community resources to support individuals in developing a substance-free lifestyle. ELi's Noa Kuszai reports.

At the suggestion of Mayor Pro Tem Erik Altmann, Council has voted unanimously to require private property owners to install electric vehicle charging stations in some parking lots. The decision comes not without controversy. ELi’s Brad Minor reports.

City Council has now approved applications for three medical marijuana provisioning centers in East Lansing. Where would they be located, and are they a sure thing? ELi's Ann Nichols reports.

At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Shanna Draheim was the sole "nay" vote on an ordinance that cut the necessary distance between marijuana dispensaries from 1000 to 500 feet in three of four areas where they are legally permitted. Ann Nichols and Mark Meyer have the story.

Council will likely vote Tuesday on a law aimed at mandating the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on some private properties. The draft ordinance has been controversial. ELi's Brad Minor reports on the Planning Commission's position.

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?

What's a poop digester, and why are people in the know excited about East Lansing getting one? ELi's Jessy Gregg explains.

The City is looking to downplay concerns about the eBay auction of a million-dollar public property. But investigation by ELi and newly-released documents show big questions remain. What really happened?

East Lansing's City Council is discussing ways to adjust the City's recreational marijuana laws in light of the state's recent legalization of the substance. One discussion point at the last work session was whether smoking pot in public should be a criminal offense or a civil infraction. ELi's Brad Minor reports.

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.

Mayor Mark Meadows and Mayor Pro Tem Erik Altmann have taken the first step in running for re-election in November, and Council member Shanna Draheim plans to file soon. ELi's Nick Wright tells you how any resident can take the necessary steps to file as a City Council candidate.

ELi's Publisher lets you in on what it's like trying to get information out of this City administration.

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?

Should East Lansing continue paying about $150,000 per year for a local company to record audio and video of City Council and Planning Commission meetings? The City Manager believes the service is critical to government transparency. ELi's Brad Minor reports.