🌱 MSU New Post-Shooting Initiatives + State Recycling All-Time High

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Lansing-East Lansing and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold. High: 43 Low: 29.
• Wednesday: Milder with showers around. High: 60 Low: 47.

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

1. Michigan State University announced two new initiatives to follow up on the university's response to the Feb. 13 active shooting incident on campus. First, the university is creating the temporary Office for Resource and Support Coordination, which will be led by two university employees, one who has experience in trauma and the other with experience in emergency operations. The university also hired the Ohio-based firm Security Risk Management Consultants as the firm that will review the response of the university's and law enforcement's responses to the shooting. (Bridge Michigan)
2. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has reported that Michiganders have been steadily increasing the amount of waste that they recycle. Currently, the state's recycling percentage is at an all-time high, which is news that comes just in time for Earth Week this week. Currently, Michigan's recycling rate is 21 percent; in 2019, the rate was only 14.25 percent, and in 2022, the rate was 19.3 percent. (WLNS)
3. On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer here in Lansing activated Michigan's State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) in response to severe flooding that is affecting the state's Upper Peninsula. The flooding is a result of the rapid snowmelt and follows emergency declarations for the Gogebic and Houghton counties on Friday. The SEOC activation will provide emergency resources to better serve the entire area quickly. (WNMU)

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Today and tomorrow in Lansing-East Lansing:

Tuesday, April 18

• First Things First Workshop At Lansing American Job Center (9:00 AM)
• Kids Crafternoon At East Lansing Public Library (4:00 PM)

Wednesday, April 19

• Allen Farmers Market At 1629 E. Kalamazoo St. (3:00 PM)
• BreakerSpace (Ages 10-16) At Foster Branch Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new furry family member? Check out Capital Area Humane Society's Pet of the Week! Pat is a lovable four-year-old dog who loves making new friends and enjoys playtime just as much as snuggle time. You can learn more about Pat at the link. (Capital Area Humane Society via Facebook)
• Monday marked the start of yard waste collection season in Lansing. Check out the guidelines for what materials can be collected at the link. (City of Lansing Public Service Department via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for the upcoming author talk with Jamie McCallum at the East Lansing Public Library. McCallum will be discussing his book, "Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice," on Thursday, Apr. 20 at 7 p.m. (ELPL - East Lansing Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you soon for your next update.

— 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.