CITYLAB
- Why Don’t Transit Agencies Do Bikeshare?
- It’s Time to Knock the Toilet Off Its Pedestal
- Slavery Reparations Bill Approved by Panel for Vote in House
- The Pandemic Remade Every Corner of Society. Now It’s the Climate’s Turn
- As Biden shifts infrastructure focus to climate and racial justice, cities and states alter pitches for federal money
- Pittsburgh’s oldest Black church was demolished as ‘blight’ in the 1950s Lower Hill. Today, members seek justice.
- The first swarm of genetically modified mosquitoes is about to hit the US
- The Master Plan for Building in Jerusalem? Preserve a Jewish Majority
- New York City announces winners of e-scooter pilot
- Cities spend millions on homeless encampment response: report
- Biden’s infrastructure plan goes big on EVs, but his first budget starts small, analysts say
- Rare bipartisan Senate vote advances measure to address anti-Asian hate crimes
- My friend was killed riding a bike. He wanted cities built for people, not cars
- Kim Janey’s Boston budget proposal would cut police overtime further, add officers
- Transit Ridership Expected to Rebound, But Telecommuting Could Drive Big Shifts: RTA Report
- How Amsterdam Recovered From a Deadly Outbreak — in 1665
- The Road to Removing Police From Traffic Enforcement
- How to Remember a Plague
- U.S. Malls, Well Past Their Heyday, Struggle to Survive
- There’s Only One State Where Falling Behind on Rent Could Mean Jail Time. That Could Change.
- Georgia’s Voting Law Will Make Elections Easier to Hack
- The Restaurant Industry Is Structured on Racism. This Nonprofit Wants to Rebuild It.
- That Suburban Home Buyer Could Be a Foreign Government
- Eat, roam, repeat: Can the bison’s big appetite stop Spain’s forest fires?
- Virginia launches statewide IoT cybersecurity contest
- California wildfire plans limit development, builders say
- Biden’s infrastructure plan calls for cities to limit single-family zoning and instead build affordable housing
- Texas Senate backs penalizing cities that cut police spending
- We Are Living in a Climate Emergency, and We’re Going to Say So
- Tech talent can thrive in the public sector but government must invest in it
- The Case For a Transit-First Infrastructure Plan
- Trump Scrapped Two Fair Housing Rules; Biden Is Bringing Them Back
- City Leaders May Be More Optimistic About Park Equity Than They Should Be
- This Newsstand Shows Why Urban Neighborhoods Will Bounce Back
- Water-worried Vegas wants useless grass a thing of the past
- America Needs More Luxury Housing, Not Less
- We need an infrastructure package for nature
- Charlottesville could become first city in the South to fund right to counsel for eviction proceedings
- This Startup Is Digitizing Bus Commute In India
- Businesses urge Biden admin to set ambitious federal climate target
- ‘Failing’ US infrastructure needs new purpose beyond shovel-ready efforts: report
- NYC e-cargo bikes lay groundwork for future of grocery delivery
- Brooklyn Center fires city manager, gives mayor control of the police department following fatal shooting
- Bicyclist Killed in Crash Tweeted Just Hours Before About the Dangers of Biking in DC
- Churches Are Closing. It’s a Challenge for Local Governments.
- Uber posts record gross bookings in March as ride-hailing demand picks up
- The High Cost of Clearing Tent Cities
- To Save the New York Subway, Send in the Crowds
- CityLab University: Understanding Homelessness in America
- A Conversation About the Mayors of New York
COMMUNITY
- Cancer Patient Arrested Over Capitol Protest Denied Bail Since March 12, Though He Never Entered Building, Catches COVID in Jail — Life Seriously At Risk
- GoFundMe Is Happy to Support ‘BLM’ – Over 6,500 Fundraising Requests Have ‘Black Lives Matter’ In Their Requests
- After union vote, Bezos vows to do better for Amazon workers
- Donations help local youth get new arm
- Michigan Works agencies split $4 million to help expunge criminal records
- Housing coalition to unveil new plan to fight homelessnessHousing Michigan unveils legislative agenda to address housing crisis
- East Lansing man charged with threatening FBI agents in Facebook comments
- South Lansing garden receives grant for expansion
- Mother of Four Who Stopped Capitol Protesters From Breaking Windows Raided, Faces 55 Years in Prison
- Pregnant Single Mother Raided By FBI, Detained For a Week After Going Through an Open Door at the US Capitol — Now Faces Over 30 Years in Prison
- Amazon claims social network Parler trying to conceal owners
- Restaurant owner who was in jail says rights were violated
- Soldier charged after video of confrontation with Black man
- Overall prices consumers pay for groceries continue to rise
- Ford announces more shutdowns at assembly plants, including Kentucky Truck plantFord to see widespread production impact on U.S. plants this month due to chip shortageFord to see widespread production impact on U.S. plants this month due to chip shortage
- People in support of Michigan’s elected women gather at the state CapitolWitch rally at state Capitol protests GOP chair's 'three witches' commentsHere's Why Women Donned Witches Hats Outside Michigan CapitolMichigan ‘witches’ take to the Capitol to protest sexism in politics
- Shouldn’t infrastructure users shoulder some of its costs?
- Okemos Public Schools will host meetings for community input on possible mascot name change
- Ingham Co. prosecutor’s plea deals undermine just sentencing of killers
- Local brewery launching new, non-alcoholic option
- Wolverine Watchmen brothers ordered to keep wearing GPS tethersPlainwell man among those charged in Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot to wear tether
- Learning acceptance during Autism Awareness Month
- ‘Fight for what you believe in:’ James Henson is bringing The Young Black Panther Party to Lansing
- A big fight in Lansing over fishing rules on the Great Lakes
- From cannoli to cannabis
- Lansing Art Gallery awards talented young artists
- Lawsuit: Man suffered ‘great harm’ after wrongful arrest based on Detroit’s facial recognition technology
- Salvatore Cipriano, CEO of Detroit’s Better Made family snack food company, dies at 80Better Made Snack Foods CEO Salvatore Cipriano, 80, has died
- GOP elections bills blasted by corporate leaders, Mayor Duggan, head of NAACPGOP leader sticks with Michigan voting plans despite opposition of GM, Ford
- Photos of Lansing’s Clean Refillery, an eco-conscious store in REO TownRefill your soaps, shampoos and other concoctions at new REO Town shop
- Michigan Funeral Homes Chafe At 25-Person Limit For Services
- CATA bus drivers and mechanics protest failure to reach contract agreementCATA workers protest outside of ongoing contract negotiation meeting
- Detroit Frankie’s and Good Truckin’ Diner to join forces
- Sneak Peek: See inside the Red Cedar project’s new University Edge apartments
- Crowd gathers in Lansing to protest 39 election reform billsProtesters push back on 39 election bills proposed by Michigan Senate RepublicansMichigan Senate's stricter voting requirements will limit our democracy
- SEMICONDUCTOR SHORTAGE SHUTS DOWN LANSING ASSEMBLY PLANTGM announces shutdown of Delta Township plant as semiconductor shortage continues
- Lansing Common
- Lansing Lugnuts'We're just going one day at a time': Michigan's minor league sports teams holding out strong amid COVID-19 pandemicLugnuts preparing to entertain guests even if MiLB season gets canceledHow a purple dinosaur named Big Lug became the mascot for the Lansing LugnutsMinor league teams eager to welcome fans back to the ballpark
GOVERNMENT
- After Biden Decides Not to Move Two US Navy Ships Into Black Sea, Russia Blocks Two Ukrainian Ports – Biden Next Kicks 10 Russians Out of the US and Putin Says “A Price Will Be Paid”
- Former California ‘Very Progressive’ Democrat Mayor Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
- House committee formally seeks subpoena power to investigate separation agreements
- Michigan redistricting commission won’t reconsider attorney hire after GOP objections
- Whitmer: Michigan will vet labor, environmental compliance of firms bidding on state jobs
- Ford creates top role for ex-presidential candidate Jon Huntsman with $1M salary
- Keep Michigan Safe Files Lawsuit Calling on Board of Canvassers to Immediately stop Unlock Michigan Petition Review
- Michigan problem-solving courts helps lower recidivism
- Benson: Mich. voting bills more restrictive than Georgia’s
- Public memorial service to celebrate the life of late state Senator Mark Jansen
- Two departments get permanent directors in Flint City Hall
- Secretary of State, other Democrats denounce Michigan GOP election billsSecretary of State Benson: Michigan Senate GOP election plan is 'poisonous'
- Former Osceola County Sheriff’s Deputy sentenced for child sex crimes and felony drug chargesFormer Michigan Sheriff’s Deputy sentenced for series of child sex crimes, felony drug charges
- New commitment to climate justice approved by board
- East Lansing bans coal tar-based sealants, citing health and environmental risks
- MI Dem Governor Whitmer Holds Press Conference To Tout Same Miracle Drugs Democrats and Media Mocked Trump For Endorsing Last Year
- Feds fight to keep Kilpatrick pal Bobby Ferguson in prison
- Prosecutors, police officials call for end to ‘extreme sentencing’
- Whitmer vetoes GOP broadband bill: Too costly and too slow
- Benson’s office backs Unlock Michigan on not disclosing donor sources
- Senator Debbie Stabenow introduces new bill to improve care for Alzheimer’s patients
- Michigan health chief traveled out of state amid virus spikeWhitmer defends DHHS director vacationing out of state without being fully vaccinatedMichigan health director's trip amid COVID surge sparks controversyWhitmer downplays MDHHS director’s spring break triphttps://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/politics/state/2021/04/15/michigan-health-chief-traveled-out-state-amid-virus-spike/7238175002/Lockdowns Are for the Little People: ANOTHER Gretchen Whitmer Official Caught at the Beach as Pandemic Rages in Michigan
- AG Nessel: Ex-Michigan official embezzled $850K from state gas, oil fundsRecords: State worker embezzled $1.5 million from environment, energy departmentFormer EGLE employee facing felony embezzlement chargesPolice discover $855K embezzlement scheme in state agencyFormer EGLE employee charged with embezzlement
- Lansing considers using revoked pot shop licenses for social equity
- Lansing council member Patricia Spitzley launches campaign for mayor: ‘I’m ready to lead’City Councilwoman launches mayoral campaign against Schor
- Biden aims for bipartisanship but applies stealthy pressure
- Tlaib calls US policing ‘intentionally racist,’ gets pushback
- Cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s deathBREAKING: Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon and Police Officer Who Shot Daunte Wright, Kim Potter ResignBrooklyn Center City Council Fires City Manager After He Called For Due Process For Police Officer to Avoid Backlash From BLM MobEx-Brooklyn Center police officer arrested, charged with second-degree manslaughter in Daunte Wright's shooting deathFormer Minnesota cop charged in shooting of Black motoristFar Left Goons Leak Home Address of Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter’s Home Online — Police Forced to Erect Fence Around HomeEx-Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter Arrested, to be Charged with Manslaughter in Connection with Daunte Wright Fatal Shooting
- Dingell, Upton try again to force EPA to act on nonstick PFAS compounds in water
- Some Lansing-area municipal water systems are holding off on water shutoffs until July
- Michigan halts Johnson & Johnson vaccine, following federal guidanceIngham County puts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinesJ&J Shot Pause Doesn't Block Detroit Neighborhood Clinics This WeekGreater Lansing providers shift vaccines to cover pause on Johnson & JohnsonMichigan halts Johnson & Johnson vaccines due to FDA concerns of rare blood clotsJohnson & Johnson COVID vaccine paused in Michigan: Everything you need to knowRep. Meijer rips FDA, CDC over Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pauseJohnson and Johnson COVID Vaccine on ‘Pause’ After FDA, CDC Report Rare Blood Clot Issues
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