Monday, March 18,2013

Taking the Capitol steps

Medical marijuana advocates protest pending legislation, Appeals Court decision

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Wednesday, Sept. 7 — Over 1,000 members of the medical marijuana community gathered today at the Capitol steps to protect users’ rights.

Monday, March 18,2013

Council Night

Discussion of Oliver Towers exchange and FY2013 budget on the agenda for Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Friday, Sept. 30 — Not much is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting Monday, but the Committee of the Whole meeting afterward should provide more information.

Monday, March 18,2013

Educating the movement

Ingham County Register of Deeds speaks to Occupy Lansing participants about foreclosure

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Tuesday, Oct. 18 — Occupy Lansing participants received insight into the foreclosure process in preparation for their march against Chase Bank later this afternoon.

Monday, March 18,2013

Attacking the attack

Lynne Martinez campaign distributes direct mail pieces in response to Washington attacks

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Thursday, Nov. 3 — With the City Council general election less than a week away, the Lynne Martinez campaign has taken on her opponent by name for the first time.

Monday, March 18,2013

A lack of information

Man-on-the-street interviews reveal a desire for more information about candidates

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Tuesday, Nov. 8 — After months of campaigning Election Day is finally here, but some Lansing residents would have liked more information before heading to the polls.

Monday, March 18,2013

Michigan Messenger is no more

The American Independent News Network shuts down select sites, emphasizes national coverage over local

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Thursday, Nov. 17 — Readers of the Michigan Messenger will have to look elsewhere for a left-tilted local independent news source.

Monday, March 18,2013

Police give all clear

Bomb threat on Lansing police headquarters deemed not credible

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Friday, Nov. 18 — City Hall and Police Department employees returned to work this morning after a bomb threat against police headquarters downtown closed and evacuated both buildings for almost two hours.

Monday, March 18,2013

Food fight!

Lansing launches third annual competitive food drive to fight area hunger

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Wednesday, Nov. 23 — Lansing businesses and individuals are taking aim at hunger for the third year in a row this holiday season.

Monday, March 18,2013

Ingham County sheriff agrees to patrol in Lansing

Proposal would allow deputies to conduct road patrols

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Monday, Nov. 28 — Four Ingham County deputies could start patrolling Lansing streets as early as January, Mayor Virg Bernero announced today.

Monday, March 18,2013

Kids in the Hall

Discussion of ballot proposals delayed for a week after Committee of the Whole meeting canceled

by Nyssa Rabinowitz

Monday, Nov. 28 — The Lansing City Council delayed action on three potential ballot proposals tonight because three members might not have had a chance to weigh in on them, the Council president said.