Lansing State JournalView CommentsLANSING — A bill introduced by a Holt representative would bar law enforcement officers from using tear gas to control crowds.State Rep. Kara Hope, D-Holt, a sponsor of says tear gas is especially dangerous during a respiratory pandemic. Tear gas irritates the eyes, lungs and throat, causing people to rub their faces and cough — actions known to enhance spread of COVID-19. And because the gas breaks down protective mucus in the lungs and nose, it could make people more vulnerable to respiratory infection.More: "During recent...…Lansing State JournalView CommentsLANSING — A bill introduced by a Holt representative would bar law enforcement officers from using tear gas to control crowds.State Rep. Kara Hope, D-Holt, a sponsor of says tear gas is especially dangerous during a respiratory pandemic. Tear gas irritates the eyes, lungs and throat, causing people to rub their faces and cough — actions known to enhance spread of COVID-19. And because the gas breaks down protective mucus in the lungs and nose, it could make people more vulnerable to respiratory infection.More: "During recent...WW…

Lansing State JournalView CommentsLANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a Lansing-area lawmaker's bill that would have prohibited state departments from disciplining workers who communicate with the legislature about problems in state government. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, and passed unanimously by the state House and Senate, called for creating a new law to ensure state workers are protected if they come forward as whistleblowers about issues such as waste or mismanagement that don't rise to the level of suspected...…Lansing State JournalView CommentsLANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a Lansing-area lawmaker's bill that would have prohibited state departments from disciplining workers who communicate with the legislature about problems in state government. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, and passed unanimously by the state House and Senate, called for creating a new law to ensure state workers are protected if they come forward as whistleblowers about issues such as waste or mismanagement that don't rise to the level of suspected...WW…

Lansing State JournalView CommentsThe 2020 season marks midfielder 's debut with Inter Miami CF. He spent the first five seasons of his MLS career with Toronto FC. Before heading to MLS, Chapman starred at  for three seasons from 2012-14. He helped the Spartans men's soccer team reach the NCAA Elite Eight in both 2013 and 2014.Here is some information about Jay Chapman: Height: 6 feet, 0 inchesWeight: 157 poundsAge: 26 years old Birthday: Jan. 1, 1994Hometown: Toronto, CanadaCollege: Michigan StateHere are five additional things to know about Jay...…Lansing State JournalView CommentsThe 2020 season marks midfielder 's debut with Inter Miami CF. He spent the first five seasons of his MLS career with Toronto FC. Before heading to MLS, Chapman starred at  for three seasons from 2012-14. He helped the Spartans men's soccer team reach the NCAA Elite Eight in both 2013 and 2014.Here is some information about Jay Chapman: Height: 6 feet, 0 inchesWeight: 157 poundsAge: 26 years old Birthday: Jan. 1, 1994Hometown: Toronto, CanadaCollege: Michigan StateHere are five additional things to know about Jay...WW…