Wednesday, May 8,2013

The fees within

How Lansing fees would change under Mayor Virg Bernero's budget

by Andy Balaskovitz

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has introduced 33 new fees and proposes increasing 86 existing fees for various city services as part of his budget that would start July 1. The changes are projected to raise about $500,000 in new revenue for city coffers.

Expanding civil rights in the capital region

Meridian, Delta and Delhi townships plan to introduce LGBT nondiscrimination policies this summer

by Sam Inglot

Wednesday, May 8 — Because the Republican-controlled state Legislature doesn’t seem interested in expanding civil rights protections to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens, local governments are taking matters into their own hands.

Wednesday, May 8,2013

Butler Corridor Coalition

In an effort to "redefine the neighborhood," a community group forms to reshape and connect the neighborhood northwest of the Capitol

by Sam Inglot

Ora B. Fuller has lived above her store, Shanora's Wigs and General Merchandise at 829 W. Saginaw St., for the past 32 years. She's seen the neighborhood around her survive a reputation as a drug and crime infested area — a reputation she doesn't think was totally deserved. And now she sees it coming back.

Ease in with pilot

by Walt Sorg

In a rare change of pace, the state House of Representatives wants more facts before deciding on a controversial policy.

Kids in the Hall

Budget hearings round 6: A countywide economic development millage? Niowave-inspired ordinance passes unanimously.

by Andy Balaskovitz

Tuesday, May 7 — The head of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership said Monday night that Ingham County commissioners are considering a millage to support economic development activities countywide.

Monday, May 6,2013

Valu Land moving in

Spartan Stores grocer moving into former L&L location in Colonial Village

by Sam Inglot

Monday, May 6 — A Valu Land grocery store is moving into the former L&L Food Center location in Colonial Village Shopping Center, filling a void that’s been in the area for two-and-a-half years. The store is expected to open July 22.

Friday, May 3,2013

Market Place gets a timeline

City, Gillespie reach an agreement to get downtown project moving

by Andy Balaskovitz

Friday, May 3 — The Bernero administration has brokered a deal with developer Pat Gillespie to get his downtown Market Place development moving, which includes a timeline for when “substantial completion” of construction should finish.

Friday, May 3,2013

Bike-share pilot likely coming to Lansing

Funding still needed for community bike-share program, but prospects look good

by Sam Inglot

Friday, May 3 — Come August, Lansing could be the pilot city for a new company that wants to start a community bike-sharing program here.

Thursday, May 2,2013

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters makes campaign stop in Lansing

Senate hopeful, joined by state Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, discusses his priorities

by Sam Inglot

Thursday, May 2 — U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Hills, said one of his biggest priorities in Congress has been helping out small businesses, which will continue if he is elected to the U.S. Senate.

Thursday, May 2,2013

On LSD

Lansing Board of Education pink slips 140 teachers, 35 other employees

by Sam Inglot

Thursday, May 2 — Through a combination of layoffs and eliminating positions, the Lansing Board of Education unanimously approved pink-slipping 140 teachers and 35 employees at its meeting tonight.