Transgender activists and allies gathered at the state Capitol on March 31, also known as the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Michigan activist Rachel Crandall-Crocker created the day in 2009 and spoke in Lanising.
News
Voters to decide Lansing schools ‘sinking fund’ millage May 7
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On May 7, Lansing voters will see a millage question on their ballot. Called a “sinking fund,” the millage would provide the Lansing school district with funds to repair school buildings, which are, on average, 60 years old.
Business & Economy
Lansing Council discusses housing grants, sped of work
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The Lansing City Council discussed the Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, for the upcoming year April 8.
News
Lansing budget would power all city buildings with 100% renewable energy by July
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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor proposed a plan March 25 to use 100 percent renewable energy for all city government buildings. This would make Lansing the first city in Michigan to do so. Part of his budget proposal included a plan to buy renewable energy credits from the Lansing Board of Water and Light. “We decided that the city of Lansing should be a leader and should purchase renewable power,” said Schor. “We looked at our budget, and we made this a priority.”
Councilmember Peter Spadafore commended Schor.
Autos & Manufacturing
WATCH: Fraternity troubles at Penn State, meth at a daycare, and an off-road community visits Lansing.
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In this Spartan News Update, a Penn State fraternity is facing charges in a hazing case and Georgia Tech has a data breach. Teens in California were electrocuted on a bridge, meth was found in a daycare center, a milk tanker crashes and in Lansing, off-road enthusiasts visit the Lansing Center.
News
Indigenous group walks 300 miles to protest Line 5; Whitmer halts action on pipeline
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Indigenous group marched 300 miles in 30 days to the Capitol to protest Line 5 Shutdown. Gov. Whitmer signed executive orders to stop work on the pipeline project.
Community News
More Red Cedar housing amendments irk Lansing City Council
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The Red Cedar housing project was in front of Lansing City Council members March 25 for another round of changes, and councilmembers were not happy.
Article
Gregory Eaton: The man who never misses a Super Bowl
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At age 79, Gregory Eaton keeps a very busy schedule. He is an entrepeneur, business owner, and lifelong sports fan. Growing up in Lansing provided him with countless sporting event experiences that led him to where he is today, being a member of the Never Miss a Super Bowl Club.
Article
Mac’s Bar benefit promotes mental health awareness
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Michigan State University students help NAMI organization fundraise through a musical concert at a local bar.
Lansing
The Soup Spoon Cafe: A Lansing breakfast favorite
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The Soup Spoon Cafe is considered to be one of Lansing’s top rated breakfast destinations. Receiving rave reviews on websites like Yelp, Facebook and more, the menu and ambience provides an experience that keeps customers coming back. Here is an inside look into a morning at The Soup Spoon.
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Lansing City Council adopts scooter ordinance, sets Red Cedar hearing
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In a meeting on March 11, Lansing’s City Council approved an ordinance to regulate dockless electric scooters and set a date for the public hearing regarding the Red Cedar project.