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Lansing is the capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan, and the state's sixth largest city. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portion of the city extend into Clinton County and Eaton County. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 119,128, an Urbanized Area (UA) population of 300,032, and, as of July 1, 2006, a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) population of 454,044[1]. The even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, is estimated at 526,956[2].
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The Hotel Lansing serves contemporary American cuisine in an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere at Capitol City Grille. The perfect place to meet friends and colleagues is the Capitol City Grille Lounge at the Hotel Lansing.
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Michigan State University is back in session and the City of Lansing invites all MSU students to check out the 2007 City Guide published by the Lansing State Journal's NOISE. The City Guide features more than 280 restaurants, bars, hangouts and stores throughout the Lansing area! ...more
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At the state level, Lansing is located in the 23rd district of the Michigan Senate, which has been represented by Democratic state senator Gretchen Whitmer since January 1, 2007. The small portion of the city that extends into Eaton County is located in the 24th district of the Michigan Senate, which is currently represented by Republican state senator Patricia L. Birkholz. The city lies in the 67th, 68th, 69th, and 71st districts of the Michigan State House of Representatives, represented by Democratic state representative Barb Byrum, Democratic state representative Joan Bauer, Democratic state representative Mark Meadows, and Republican state representative Rick Jones, respectively.
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Bodycote plans on closing its Lansing, Mich., facility in early 2007. General Manager Lew Fortune said the company is closing its Bodycote Thermal Processing site because of high labor costs. He added that the decision is not related to plant closures at General Motors. About 60 employees will be affected by the shutdown. The facility, which has been in operation for 50 years and owned by Bodycote since 2000, heat treats parts for the automotive industry.
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General Motors has offices and a hi-tech manufacturing facility in Lansing and several manufacturing facilities immediately outside the city, as well, in nearby Lansing and Delta townships. The Lansing area is headquarters to four major national insurance companies: Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Jackson National Life, the Accident Fund, and Michigan Millers Insurance Company. The Lansing area is ... home to rapidly growing financial companies such as Siena Capital Management and Capitol Bancorp Limited.
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