Trudging the depths on Deep Green proposal
When Lansing City Council members went into closed session the night of Monday, Feb. 9, the packed city chambers were abuzz with conversation — specifically, to the tune of about 55-65 decibels. …
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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to unseal confidential BWL utility contract
A lawsuit filed by a local environmental advocacy group centering on a long-term agreement between the Lansing Board of Water & Light and a multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle battery plant in Delta Township has been dismissed.
High costs, uncertainty among local impacts of Trump tariffs
In 2024, after a career in China spanning writing, acting, a State Department role and a stint in the startup world, Elyse Ribbons began considering a move back to her home country.
She chose …
Lawmakers push for public media funding in next state budget
LANSING – The loss of federal funding sent Michigan’s public broadcasters scrambling for a long-term funding solution.
Now, some lawmakers are pushing for state support.
Legislation …
Lawmakers move to muffle nuisance noise lawsuits near racetracks
LANSING – A new bipartisan Senate bill would prevent nearby neighbors of raceways from filing nuisance claims against track owners.
The bill would prevent residents within a 5-mile radius of a …
Is civility still attainable in the era of Trump? Four Michigan governors think it’s possible
https://michiganadvance.com/
America is not that far down the path of political ruin, and a return to normalcy in politics is possible, but citizens and the media need to change the way they …
‘Homegrown’ former teacher leads Lansing School District
Exactly one year of Jessica Benavides’ career was spent out of the Lansing area.
“I applied to Lansing my very first year out of college, because I had subbed in Lansing during my internship …
Local government, advocates bracing amid national ICE surge
As federal enforcement surges amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center has not heard of Lansing or East Lansing police turning …
Michigan’s marijuana black market challenges state’s law enforcement
LANSING – The state legalized personal use of marijuana in hopes that it would decrease the amount of illegal use and distribution.
However, problems with the black market have increased with …
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to unseal confidential BWL utility contract
A lawsuit filed by a local environmental advocacy group centering on a long-term agreement between the Lansing Board of Water & Light and a multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle battery plant in Delta Township has been dismissed.
High costs, uncertainty among local impacts of Trump tariffs
In 2024, after a career in China spanning writing, acting, a State Department role and a stint in the startup world, Elyse Ribbons began considering a move back to her home country. She chose …
Lawmakers push for public media funding in next state budget
LANSING – The loss of federal funding sent Michigan’s public broadcasters scrambling for a long-term funding solution. Now, some lawmakers are pushing for state support. Legislation …
Lawmakers move to muffle nuisance noise lawsuits near racetracks
LANSING – A new bipartisan Senate bill would prevent nearby neighbors of raceways from filing nuisance claims against track owners. The bill would prevent residents within a 5-mile radius of a …
Is civility still attainable in the era of Trump? Four Michigan governors think it’s possible
https://michiganadvance.com/ America is not that far down the path of political ruin, and a return to normalcy in politics is possible, but citizens and the media need to change the way they …
‘Homegrown’ former teacher leads Lansing School District
Exactly one year of Jessica Benavides’ career was spent out of the Lansing area. “I applied to Lansing my very first year out of college, because I had subbed in Lansing during my internship …
Local government, advocates bracing amid national ICE surge
As federal enforcement surges amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center has not heard of Lansing or East Lansing police turning …
Michigan’s marijuana black market challenges state’s law enforcement
LANSING – The state legalized personal use of marijuana in hopes that it would decrease the amount of illegal use and distribution. However, problems with the black market have increased with …