government

Dispute over Ingham circuit court recordkeeping suggests changes ahead

Current State — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:22:19 +0000

A minor turf war over public records is taking shape in Ingham County.

While the dispute is being downplayed by its two participants---Clerk Barb Byrum and Chief Circuit Court Judge Janelle Lawless---some observers suggest it’s symptomatic of a larger, ongoing problem: poor public access to documents.

Current State host Mark Bashore visited with both Barb Byrum and Judge Janelle Lawless to learn more.

Current State #64 | April 11, 2013

Current State — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:03:03 +0000

Today on Current State: Michigan Treasury reacts to tax collection criticism; preview of Latin IS America festival; and MSU and Lansing come together to cover Monteverdi's "Vespers of 1610."

Michigan Treasury Department responds to criticism over tax collecting

Current State — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:45:10 +0000

Judge Says State Workers’ 4% Retirement Contribution is Unconstitutional

Jake Neher — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:13:55 +0000

State workers would no longer have to fork out four-percent of their salaries to keep their pensions if a judge’s ruling stands.

East Lansing city council to interview city manager finalists

Scott Pohl — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:01 +0000

The finalists for East Lansing city manager met with residents at a public forum Wednesday evening. The next step in the process is today, when the city council will conduct interviews with all five. The council is scheduled to make a selection on Friday.