Government

Through a Freedom of Information Act request, ELi has confirmed that every named park in the City of East Lansing is named after a boy or man, including the two named this year.

A reader asks if the new BWL franchise fee, which will raise East Lansing residents' BWL electric bills by five percent, amounts to taxation without representation. Here's the answer.

The Center City District proposal has obtained first-level approval for a $55 million tax incentive from East Lansing, by far the biggest Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal we’ve seen. Now the decision moves to City Council.

Last night at Planning Commission, Harbor Bay Real Estate presented a changed Center City District Design, and various constituents weighed in for and against.

Convexity’s new designs for the blighted corner include The Graduate hotel, market-rate apartments, and two floors of on-site parking that would be invisible to passers-by. What did Planning Commission and others think of it upon review last night?

At City Council last night, members voted to make April "Science Month," enter franchise agreements with two utility companies and regulate the loudness of air conditioners. Jessy Gregg brings you the story.

With DRW/Convexity's Park District project set to go back to Planning Commission this week, we have details on the revised proposal for redevelopment of the blighted area.

For 33 years, an East Lansing City ordinance has required that any establishment serving alcohol must take in at least 50% of its revenue from food sales. At last night's discussion-only meeting, City Council agreed to revisit the rule. Jessy Gregg reports.

City Council may be adding a five percent surcharge on the electric bills of BWL customers in East Lansing, allowing the City to obtain over a million dollars in additional revenue per year.

Wednesday's windstorm led to power outages, closed schools, and downed limbs and trees. In response, East Lansing's Department of Public Works is offering special debris pick-up starting Monday.

Numerous questions were raised at Planning Commission last night about the Center City District redevelopment plan as the Commission began its review of the $132 million proposal.

The Center City District redevelopment proposal is quickly reaching a public hearing at Planning Commission this Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.

A developer's proposal to replace four Historic District rental houses with a new sorority house has been sent back. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

How should parking work in Chesterfield Hills? The debate goes on. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

At Council last night, in light of national events, the mayor reminded the community of the City's civil rights policy, and various long-serving members of the community were recognized for their service.