Government

The Michigan Court of Appeals has dismissed a civil case brought by a group of City employees exposed to mercury and asbestos while working at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Alice Dreger and Ann Nichols explain the case and the court's decision.

East Lansing’s City Council had the income tax exemption wrong when voters went to the ballot last November. Now Council has to fix the issue before the August 7 vote. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

Reconstruction of a two-mile stretch of Saginaw Street in East Lansing will continue through October. What can you expect from it, and who is paying for it?

Punk Taco and Cosmos coming to town? Dublin Square redeveloped? Biggby changing locations and getting a drive-through? ELi brings you the latest on developments in downtown East Lansing.

That downtown redevelopment project that went into limbo following Council’s inaction on it? This week, it squeaked by, but not without some debate. ELi's Andrew Graham reports.

Christman Company, the lead contractor for the Center City District project, says there have been "some pretty significant delays." The company considers it a "huge win" to be able to rent public land across Abbot Road for $1,500 per month to relieve construction traffic congestion.

New plans have now been submitted for the vacant properties along Grand River Avenue on a key corner in East Lansing’s downtown. We have pictures.

East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is putting out the word that more election workers are needed for the August and November elections. These “election inspector” positions are short-term paying jobs and help enable the local voting process.

MSU says that, in light of the Nassar settlement, it doesn't have funds to help East Lansing more with the cost of providing MSU emergency services. ELi's Alice Dreger and Ann Nichols report.

The contractor for the large Center City District project downtown is now looking to expand the construction zone across Abbot Road. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

East Lansing City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to channel about $52,000 in unexpected federal funds to a group of local human services agencies, including Haven House. ELi's Andrew Graham reports what happened.

East Lansing's City Council recently approved another section of Harrison Road for a "road diet." Transportation Commission member Thomas Baumann explains for ELi readers what this means for drivers, bikers, and walkers.

Compassionate Advisors wants to open a medical marijuana provisioning center in the former Cosi restaurant location downtown, and says it would be much classier than what we see around Lansing. ELi's Alice Dreger reports.

What would passage of the new income tax proposal really mean for East Lansing? What would not passing it mean? ELi talked to City leaders to get answers.

In a 4-1 vote, East Lansing’s City Council expanded the right to have outdoor recreational fires. But given environmental and health concerns, Council expects to revisit the issue. ELi’s Andrew Graham reports.