Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, city departments, restaurants, schools, businesses and families are spending more money on personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and technology.
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East Lansing City Council, MSU anticipate return to meeting in person
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East Lansing Council anticipates return to in-person meetings.
Business & Economy
Social districts hope to draw summer crowds, stimulate local economies
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SOCIAL DISTRICTS: So far, 39 municipalities are taking advantage of a law allowing them to create social districts where visitors can consume alcohol outdoors. The intent is to help bars and restaurants recover from pandemic-related losses and to lure local residents and visitors downtown. They include Petoskey, Ludington, Sturgis, Three Rivers, Cadillac, Wyandotte, Dundee, Adrian, Northville and Mount Clemens. Officials from Greenville and Petoskey and the Michigan Restaurant and Hospitality Association discuss. By Sheldon Krause, FOR GREENVILLE, GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS, IONIA, PETOSKEY, HARBOR SPRINGS, BLISSFIELD, CORP! STURGIS, THREE RIVERS, DETROIT, CADILLAC, MONROE AND ALL POINTS.
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Waterford holds first virtual state of the township address
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As COVID-19 continues to enforce social distancing, Waterford live streamed annual state of the township address via Zoom and Facebook Live to a sizable audience — of the 150 registered, 114 watched the event.
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Water and gas main breaks increase in Williamston
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The city of Williamston had a third water main break, and a gas main break in late February; showing signs of aging infrastructure.
Diversity Issues
East Lansing Police Department faces oversight commission amid significant policy changes
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After many months of increased scrutiny and renewed conversations about the role of law enforcement in American society, the City of East Lansing has formed a study committee to put in place a permanent oversight board to work with the East Lansing Police Department on better serving their community.
The Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission, which began in October following the summer’s mass protests over police brutality and misconduct, is working with East Lansing community members, officials and law enforcement to form a board to provide guidance to the police department.
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Advocates push local greenhouse gas audits as first step to lowering emissions
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Environmental advocates are pushing local governments to research greenhouse gas levels and identify sources as an important step in reducing the impacts of climate change.
Diversity Issues
Police chief leads an effort to unite Grand Ledge amid national movement to address racism
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Grand Ledge Police Chief Thomas Osterholzer is leading an effort between the police department and community members to address equality, equity and inclusion issues in the city.
Community News
Grand Ledge officials expect budget reductions due to COVID-19
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Grand Ledge city officials expect COVID-19 to adversely affect the financial health of the city by cutting into expected revenue and increasing expenses.
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Local counties prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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As the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccination program launches across the country today, Eaton and Ingham County health officials say they have structures in place to vaccinate health care workers and eventually the general public.
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30th Circuit Court prepares for socially distanced jury trials
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Ingham County’s 30th Circuit Court outfitted four of its general division courtrooms to hold socially distanced jury trials, expanding the jury box and increasing technology in each room.