🌱 MSU Declines To Vote On Nassar Documents + MSU Votes To Raise Rates

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Here are the top three stories in Lansing-East Lansing today:

1. The Michigan State University Board of Trustees declined to vote on whether or not to release around 6,000 documents related to former university employee Larry Nassar despite a renewed request from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Nessel said of the decision, "With new leadership and new members, we expected more from the Board of Trustees, and hoped they were as dedicated to accountability and transparency for their student victims as the Department of Attorney General continues to be. We have made a sincere plea to every iteration of this board, and we will keep up this fight for transparency at every opportunity." (UpNorthLive.com)
2. The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted on Friday to approve an increase in room and board rates for incoming freshmen for the 2023-2024 academic school year. First-year students will pay an increase of 6.95 percent in room and board fees for a total cost of living for the academic year of $11,754. (FOX 47 News Lansing - Jackson)
3. The I-496 ramp onto northbound US-127 was closed on Friday for the ramp reconstruction project, resulting in traffic backups throughout the nearby area. The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety warned the surrounding community of the backups, which are especially affecting Trowbridge Road, Harrison Road, and the Kalamazoo Street Corridor near Michigan State University's Campus. The ramps will be closed until Friday, Jun. 30 for the project, and motorists are encouraged to be aware of detours to avoid the area. (FOX 47 News Lansing - Jackson)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Saturday, April 22

• Recycle Rama At Ingham County Health Department (9:00 AM)
• Party For The Planet At Potter Park Zoo (12:00 PM)
• Eighth Annual Beerfest At The Ballpark At Jackson Field (3:00 PM)

Sunday, April 23

• Downtown Lansing Makers Market & Bar Hop At Lansing Brewing Co. (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for this year's in-person Books, Bites & Bids! The library is inviting all community members to attend the popular fundraiser on Friday, Apr. 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the library. (The City of East Lansing via Facebook)
• Lansing Parks and Recreation is hiring! The department is seeking referees for the youth soccer league. If interested, call (517) 483-4281 or email Nicholas.Wendling@lansingmi.gov.(Lansing Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The next Lansing Town Hall Celebrity Lecture Series will take place on Apr. 24 and will feature Sean Hartley as he shares an overview of some of the most popular musicals to change Broadway. For more information, visit here. (Lansing Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.