https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-state-capitol Michigan State Capitol en-US Copyright Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:18:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-04/michigan-capitol-evacuated-over-hoax-threat The Michigan Capitol building was shut down Wednesday as state and federal law enforcement investigated a threat directed at the site. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:18:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-04/michigan-capitol-evacuated-over-hoax-threat Eli Newman https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-27/michigan-officials-propose-new-park-near-capitol The State Capitol Commission wants to build a new pedestrian mall in downtown Lansing to connect government landmarks. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-27/michigan-officials-propose-new-park-near-capitol Arjun Thakkar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-21/ai-tech-will-help-enforce-gun-ban-at-mi-capitol The ZeroEyes software will monitor surveillance video from cameras posted inside the Capitol for signs that someone slipped a gun past the metal detectors. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:28:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-21/ai-tech-will-help-enforce-gun-ban-at-mi-capitol Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-17/commission-bans-weapons-in-state-capitol-with-exception-for-lawmakers A plan to stop the public from bringing guns into the Michigan state capitol building received final approval today. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:26:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-17/commission-bans-weapons-in-state-capitol-with-exception-for-lawmakers Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-10/lansing-remembers-two-year-old-wynter-cole-smith-at-state-capitol-vigil Mourners gathered at the State Capitol Saturday evening to grieve the death of two-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:11:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-10/lansing-remembers-two-year-old-wynter-cole-smith-at-state-capitol-vigil Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-24/drive-safe-bills-gather-protesters-at-michigan-capitol Protesters gathered at the Michigan State Capitol today urging legislators to pass bills to guarantee access to a state ID or driver's license regardless of immigration status. Wed, 24 May 2023 22:02:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-24/drive-safe-bills-gather-protesters-at-michigan-capitol Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-12/bill-kandler-to-lead-capitol-commission The Michigan State Capitol Commission voted in a new chair today. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:50:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-12/bill-kandler-to-lead-capitol-commission Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-13/heritage-hall-on-pace-for-july-soft-opening After a couple years of construction, the latest addition to the Michigan state Capitol is almost finished. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:26:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-13/heritage-hall-on-pace-for-july-soft-opening Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-04-27/house-panel-adopts-first-ethics-bill There was action today (TUE) in Lansing toward setting stricter ethical standards for legislators.A bill adopted by the Michigan House Committee on… Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:00:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-04-27/house-panel-adopts-first-ethics-bill https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-02/state-senate-bill-would-ban-confederate-battle-flag-from-capitol-grounds A state Senate bill has been introduced to ban the Confederate battle flag at the state Capitol.The flag was prominently displayed at protests in Lansing… Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:05:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-02-02/state-senate-bill-would-ban-confederate-battle-flag-from-capitol-grounds Person: Rick Pluta