Arjun Thakkar
Politics and Civics ReporterArjun Thakkar is WKAR's politics and civics reporter.
He previously reported at the Detroit Free Press and Bridge Michigan. Arjun is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in history.
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In an attempt to increase safety, the Michigan State Police will now only pursue drivers who fail to pull over for a traffic stop if they're suspected of having committed violent or life-threatening crimes.
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La financiación de proyectos de desarrollo estuvo en la agenda del Concejo Municipal de Lansing el lunes cuando el grupo aceptó dólares estatales para apoyar un proyecto de vivienda en el centro y renovar el ayuntamiento.
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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor used his State of the City address on Tuesday to tout major public and private investments and present a vision for a resilient Capital City.
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The Lansing City Council voted to accept state funds to support a new housing project downtown and renovations to a city hall building.
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Watson, the only Black woman and person of color on the East Lansing City Council, sat down with WKAR to reflect on contentious votes and other issues.
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Michigan State University and Wayne State University economists say the state needs more tax revenue to invest in education proposals.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could change the makeup of Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees by removing trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno.
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Residents will be able to register to give public comment online and address officials on legislative issues.
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Lansing is redesigning major thoroughfares this year and adding new options for pedestrians and cyclists.
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The Letts Community Center opened as a warming center in December, but many say more support is needed.