WKAR News politics reporter Andrew Roth covers local government and civic affairs across mid-Michigan. In this recurring column, Roth discusses the stories he's tracking in the days and weeks ahead.
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This week, Lansing City Council members will consider asking the city to cut ties with Flock Safety, the East Lansing Police Department braces for new MSU semester, and a small Mid-Michigan township may keep it's library after all. -
This week, Jackson city council will consider to personal property ordinance for public spaces. Meanwhile, the data center debate continues in Mason, and CATA could see changes to its services. -
The health care action proposal would create an advisory committee to address health care costs, but the group behind it remains a mystery, and its future is uncertain. Plus, it's the final week to submit feedback on ITC's power line project. -
Election Day is Tuesday, and mid-Michigan voters will have a lot to consider when they head to the polls. -
It's a busy week as candidates running in the Aug. 4 primary enter their final campaign stretch before Election Day. Meanwhile, in Lansing, council member will hear an ordinance on the city's new ward. Plus, Farmers Market at the Capitol opens for the first time this year. -
This week in mid-Michigan, Lansing City Council members will hold a public hearing on a proposed data center moratorium, in Aurelius a dispute over a funding agreement is putting a local library at risk and national progressives are stopping by the region to boost two Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. -
This week, Michigan is continuing to celebrate America's 250th birthday with several events geared toward reflection and unity. -
This week in Mid-Michigan, legislators plan to hold a rally calling for stronger regulations for data centers, while commissioners in Ingham County discuss an ordinance opposing a transmission line project that would cut through a park and Lansing's annual Pride event kicks off this weekend.
