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Communications provided to ELi reveal that MSU’s President Simon has been trying to talk East Lansing's Council out of a proposed City-wide income tax, offering millions of dollars to stop the income tax. So far, East Lansing’s Mayor Meadows has told Simon "no deal."

This weekend's Great Lakes Folks Festival brings music and more from all over the world to downtown East Lansing. ELi's Sarah Spohn spoke to one local group that hopes to get you on the dance floor.

At a "listening session" last night, numerous citizens spoke of their hopes for the next CATA leader, but also named problems with bus route design, technology, services for persons with disabilities, transparency, and accountability.

Seen the solar-energy-generating carports being installed in various MSU parking lots? Ian Hoopingarner provides the backstory and explains who is profiting in what way.

Near midnight on Tuesday, City Council formally voted to put a City income tax on the November ballot, along with a property tax reduction that would take effect only if the income tax passes. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

MSU Professor Rodney Whitaker is not only the longstanding Artistic Director of the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival; he's performing Friday night with his quintet. Find out what else he's up to (hint: a lot of things) and what he loves most about East lansing. Peyton Lombardo has the story.

Gordon Guyer's tenure as MSU President was fairly short, but it was really just one of the many significant accomplishments in a life that impacted both the University and the community. ELi's Jessy Gregg brings you the story of the park recently dedicated in Guyer's name.

East Lansing’s City Council appears set to decide tomorrow night whether to put a City income tax on the ballot this November.

Edgewood Village Scholars Director Jonathan Rosewood has a simple message for participating students: "If you stay in the program and you finish, you're going to school.” ELi's Ann Kammerer  has the story.

It's going to be a busy weekend in East Lansing. ELi's Coleen Moyerbrailean tells you how you can take home an armful of plants and a headul of plant science along with your Art Festival finds.

How one family turned the loss of a beloved son into a joyous opportunity for others with special needs. Ann Kammerer reports.

CATA's Board has voted to suspend the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan. Why has it been controversial, and what would the plan have meant for East Lansing?

The City Manager predicts “cataclysmic reductions in staff." The Fire Chief talks about closing firehouse #2. The Court's Chief Judge and Police Chief explain why court fines are way down. All this and more from last week's City budget talks.

East Lansing poet Cindy Hunter Morgan will read from her prize-winning collection "Harborless" on Thursday, April 19th. Peyton Lombardo reports.

A proposal to demolish four older rental houses in the Collegeville Historic District and replace them with a new sorority will come for public hearing at this week’s Planning Commission meeting. Jessy Gregg brings the details.