Lansing State JournalView Comments LANSING — Critics of Michigan's expanded stay-home order are planning an in-vehicle protest to tell the governor they believe she has gone too far. The Michigan Conservative Coalition and Michigan Freedom Fund, who organized the protest, asked for protesters to surround the Capitol in their vehicles at noon Wednesday to display flags and signs, make noise and be disruptive about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's "erratic, unilateral orders that threaten Michiganders' economic existence," according to a news release. They warned protesters to come...…Lansing State JournalView Comments LANSING — Critics of Michigan's expanded stay-home order are planning an in-vehicle protest to tell the governor they believe she has gone too far. The Michigan Conservative Coalition and Michigan Freedom Fund, who organized the protest, asked for protesters to surround the Capitol in their vehicles at noon Wednesday to display flags and signs, make noise and be disruptive about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's "erratic, unilateral orders that threaten Michiganders' economic existence," according to a news release. They warned protesters to come...WW…

Lansing State JournalView Comments LANSING — Although photos spread across social media appeared to show otherwise, there were no major delays or roadblocks for ambulances during , officials said. The rally drew several thousand people to downtown Lansing to protest in their vehicles. Vehicles stopped traffic for several miles around the Capitol, accomplishing organizers' goal of causing a gridlock downtown. The protest was full of people who felt Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had gone too far with the. Many wore hats or waved signs showing support for Republican President...…Lansing State JournalView Comments LANSING — Although photos spread across social media appeared to show otherwise, there were no major delays or roadblocks for ambulances during , officials said. The rally drew several thousand people to downtown Lansing to protest in their vehicles. Vehicles stopped traffic for several miles around the Capitol, accomplishing organizers' goal of causing a gridlock downtown. The protest was full of people who felt Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had gone too far with the. Many wore hats or waved signs showing support for Republican President...WW…

Lansing State JournalView CommentsGRAND LEDGE - The Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education has no plans to fire Superintendent Brian Metcalf, who Tuesday issued a public apology for on Facebook regarding George Floyd's death.Metcalf also said in a statement he'll enroll in "diversity and/or cultural awareness and sensitivity class to help me grow so that I may better respond in the future."In a statement issued Tuesday the Board of Education said its members are "deeply concerned" about Metcalf's statements about Floyd's death."There is no place for it among the leaders in Grand...…Lansing State JournalView CommentsGRAND LEDGE - The Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education has no plans to fire Superintendent Brian Metcalf, who Tuesday issued a public apology for on Facebook regarding George Floyd's death.Metcalf also said in a statement he'll enroll in "diversity and/or cultural awareness and sensitivity class to help me grow so that I may better respond in the future."In a statement issued Tuesday the Board of Education said its members are "deeply concerned" about Metcalf's statements about Floyd's death."There is no place for it among the leaders in Grand...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 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 — Several Grand Ledge Public Schools basketball teams are tied to a recent cluster of COVID-19 cases, at least two of them a more contagious variant.As of March 12, 47 cases had been linked to an outbreak in Grand Ledge Public Schools, according to a notice sent to families on Monday from the district and Barry-Eaton District Health Department.Two of the cases were a more contagious variant of the virus first found in Great Britain, officials confirmed Tuesday, leading them to believe the same of the entire outbreak. The 47...…Lansing State JournalView CommentsLANSING — Several Grand Ledge Public Schools basketball teams are tied to a recent cluster of COVID-19 cases, at least two of them a more contagious variant.As of March 12, 47 cases had been linked to an outbreak in Grand Ledge Public Schools, according to a notice sent to families on Monday from the district and Barry-Eaton District Health Department.Two of the cases were a more contagious variant of the virus first found in Great Britain, officials confirmed Tuesday, leading them to believe the same of the entire outbreak. The 47...WW…

Lansing State JournalView CommentsEAST LANSING – Police are asking residents to let them know if they find any bananas left in public places as a possible racist gesture.East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez said his department received one confirmed report on Wednesday night of a banana with "Black Lives Matter" written on it being found in a public place. BLM is a group working to end incidents of police brutality against black people such as the May 25 death of George Floyd while in custody of the Minneapolis police.Police have heard that two or three others...…Lansing State JournalView CommentsEAST LANSING – Police are asking residents to let them know if they find any bananas left in public places as a possible racist gesture.East Lansing Deputy Police Chief Steve Gonzalez said his department received one confirmed report on Wednesday night of a banana with "Black Lives Matter" written on it being found in a public place. BLM is a group working to end incidents of police brutality against black people such as the May 25 death of George Floyd while in custody of the Minneapolis police.Police have heard that two or three others...WW…

Detroit Free PressView Comments LANSING — Demonstrators drove thousands of vehicles — many draped with protest signs — to Michigan's state Capitol on Wednesday, loudly protesting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order intended to fight the coronavirus pandemic.Police watched as horns honked and commercial and private vehicles from around the state  jammed Capitol Avenue and other streets surrounding Michigan's seat of government."Liberty once lost is lost forever," read a sign draped across a commercial van. "Security without liberty is called prison,"...…Detroit Free PressView Comments LANSING — Demonstrators drove thousands of vehicles — many draped with protest signs — to Michigan's state Capitol on Wednesday, loudly protesting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order intended to fight the coronavirus pandemic.Police watched as horns honked and commercial and private vehicles from around the state  jammed Capitol Avenue and other streets surrounding Michigan's seat of government."Liberty once lost is lost forever," read a sign draped across a commercial van. "Security without liberty is called prison,"...WW…

Lansing State JournalView Comments LANSING — The event that marked the divide between Sunday's largely peaceful protest against police brutality and downtown rioting and destruction has been shrouded in confusion and misinformation. It came down to this: Protesters said a woman tried to drive through a crowd of people marching on Michigan Avenue and struck several. Prior to Wednesday, police have said they had no evidence to prove that happened.Lansing Police Department is investigating reports that the woman may have struck protesters while driving erratically, Public...…Lansing State JournalView Comments LANSING — The event that marked the divide between Sunday's largely peaceful protest against police brutality and downtown rioting and destruction has been shrouded in confusion and misinformation. It came down to this: Protesters said a woman tried to drive through a crowd of people marching on Michigan Avenue and struck several. Prior to Wednesday, police have said they had no evidence to prove that happened.Lansing Police Department is investigating reports that the woman may have struck protesters while driving erratically, Public...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…