East Lansing
Coverage of East Lansing in the Nexus archive.
- NAACP working to protect Michigan voters at polling sites
The Department of Justice deployed election monitors to four Michigan cities for Primary Election Day to ensure federal law compliance. The NAACP aims to prevent these monitors from disrupting the election process.
- Signatures submitted for Lansing ballot proposal on healthcare access, one of 6 in the state
A ballot proposal to establish a Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committee in Lansing has been submitted with 7,385 signatures, exceeding the required 4,433. The initiative aims to address healthcare costs and access barriers through community forums and policy analysis. Similar proposals are being considered in five other Michigan cities.
- DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing
The US Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing for the August 4 primary. Michigan officials, including Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, have criticized the move as baseless accusations, asserting state control over elections. The DOJ's action follows increased scrutiny of Michigan elections amid claims by the Trump administration about election integrity.
- DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing
The Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, and East Lansing for the Aug. 4 primary. East Lansing is noted as the home of Michigan State University.