Government
Lansing City Council, mayor trying to solve housing crisis
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On April 5, Lansing City Council members convened a special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss Lansing housing problems.
Lansing
“Protect MI Pet’ kicks off an initiative for animal abuse prevention
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Tye, Walter and Bubbles were only three of the dozens of canines that came to support Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson‘s Protect MI Pet ballot initiative. Michiganders and their companions gathered around the state capitol building to kick off the initiative on April 11, National Pet Day.
Business & Economy
Lansing recycler partners with Mikey23 Foundation for Document Destruction Month services
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The face of Old Town Lansing is almost incomplete without Friedland Industries. The recycling business opened its doors over a century ago and continues to be the biggest employer in the district with more than 30 employees. The company is currently in the midst of one of its many outreach efforts: Document Destruction Month.
Diversity Issues
Michiganders rally together to celebrate transgender day of visibility
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Dozens of community members endured rain and wind in celebration and protest as they rallied in front of the state capitol building to support transgender youth. March 31 was International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual celebration created by Michigander Rachel Crandall-Crocker in 2009.
LGBTQ+ members and allies across the country rallied to protest legislators’ attempt to prevent transgender people from being legally recognized and from receiving gender-affirming care.
Education
Lansing school board expands district wide student vision care
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Lansing School District is expanding a partnership to provide eye care to 11 schools this year.
Education
Ingham County School District continues work post pandemic
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Since students returned to the classroom post Covid-19 pandemic, the Ingham County School District has been trying to meet the needs of students.
Jason Mellema, who serves as the Ingham County School District Superintendent, said getting students reengaged with learning routines has been important, as well as recognizing unique supports that may be required due to challenging circumstances, such as staff or student illness.
Greater Lansing Community News
Lansing City Council addresses public’s housing concerns
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Following the closure of a large apartment complex, frustrated Lansing city officials are struggling to find homes for everyone.
Education
Lansing schools work to strengthen health support for students
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On March 2, the Lansing School District Board of Education and two managers from Ingham County Health Centers, Kris Drake and Nancy Diawara, discussed student health support during a regular board meeting.
Greater Lansing Community News
Lansing community criticizes self-storage business proposal
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“I know folks who are in the business and they will admit to me, off the record, that it is a cash cow business. Creates almost no economic impact, really preys upon transient and vulnerable populations frankly… the industry tends to absolutely trap you in this vicious cycle of financial dependency,” said Adam Hussain, Lansing City Council’s 3rd ward member. At a Lansing City Council meeting on Feb. 13, Mike Olsen represented Devon Self-Storage during a presentation in front of council members and Lansing residents. Olsen has been vice president of acquisitions at the company since Jan.
Campus News
MSU students turn grief into activism for gun control
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Two weeks following the mass shooting at Michigan State University, students, faculty, legislators, and community members came together to rally and call for common-sense gun laws.