A series of public hearings in May and June will allow self-identified “communities of interest” to make their case for inclusion in the redrawing of district maps for federal and state elections.
Community News
Ingham County health officer receives Inspirational Woman of the Year Award
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Every year, the Michigan State University Center for Gender in Global Context honors staff, faculty, and student women on campus and Ingham County with the Inspirational Woman of the Year Award. The Inspiration Awards highlight women’s abilities in several categories. Linda Vail, health officer of the Ingham County Health Department, was awarded the Community Engagement award.
Linda Vail
Women who receive the Community Engagement award demonstrate a commitment to engaging and advancing communities and organizations at MSU and in the greater Lansing community through service and leadership, per the MSU GenCen website. Vail is CEO of the Ingham County Health Department where she oversees the operations and leads the entire department, which includes public health services, federally qualified health centers and correctional health. Vail also holds a small responsibility related to the medical examiner’s office. Vail received her Bachelor of Science in microbiology from The University of Georgia in 1982 when she was 20.
Business & Economy
Eastside restaurants coping with changes during pandemic
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Two local restaurants on the eastside of Lansing have been facing myriad challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environment
Community garden faces challenges, opportunities from climate change
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Warming temperatures could have a chilling effect on Lansing’s many community gardens. But there’s more at stake than good harvest, environmental experts and community advocates say.
Business & Economy
Starbucks opens coffeehouse near Eastwood
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Starbucks has opened a new location across the street from Eastwood Towne Center. The 2,208 square foot coffee shop at 2624 Lake Lansing Road features a drive-through and nitro cold brew taps.
Community News
Corridor improvement update | Meridian Township
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The CIA’s (Corridor Improvement Authority) most recent vision is to create more programs and options that strengthen the streetscape and build partnerships among corridor property owners, business owners, and residents in Meridian Township.
Arts & Entertainment
WATCH: Man escapes from jail, plane crash, and more
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This week on the Spartan News Update: A man by the name of Michael Simon escapes jail from the eleventh floor. Additionally, a plane in Indonesia crashed and 189 people were killed. Experts say this could have been prevented. In more positive news, the Potter Park zoo held a Christmas event which turned into a magical world of lights for the city and residents of Lansing Mi. Please watch for more info.
Ballot Issues
Recreational marijuana could potentially become legal in Michigan
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Voters in Michigan will get the choice to vote and make it recreation marijuana legal in the upcoming election. The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol has officially gotten the approval to get proposal one on the ballot for the November election. The initiative was approved by the State in May of 2017. Between May and November last year the campaign collected more than three hundred and sixty thousand signatures which exceed the minimal amount of two hundred and fifty two thousand, five hundred and twenty three signatures. “Up to two and a half ounces on your possession, and up to 10 ounces stored in a locked container at home,” Joshua Honey, the Coalition Communicative director, said.
News Update
WATCH: More jobs are coming to East Lansing
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New hotel being built in East Lansing, Bird scooters causing traffic issues, and strawberries are fighting back! All that and more here on the Spartan Newsroom
Article
Watch Focal Point: Student found dead in Mayo Hall, Richard Spencer visits campus and more
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Potholes are consuming tired and people are fed up with the damage. Also, how East Lansing is drawing in business during construction that has people buzzing. Plus, a MSU professor is raising money to go to sexual assault survivors. In sports, the men’s and women’s basketball teams faced tough losses this week. We’ll take a look at what happened.
Arts & Entertainment
Lansing resident to appear on American Idol reboot
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Lansing resident Rachel Curtis, 21, has been selected as a contestant to be featured on the upcoming premiere of the all-new American Idol show.