Freedom of Information Act

Michigan Radio’s political junkie Zoe Clark and Michigan Public Radio Network’s Bureau Chief Rick Pluta – who together host “It’s Just Politics” – say…

In Michigan, the Governor’s Office and state legislators are not subject to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act.State Representative Brandon Dillon,…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's public records law allows anyone to request information that can help shine a light on what government is doing, but not…

Gov. Rick Snyder will soon consider a bill that could make public records cheaper and easier to obtain.Proponents have long claimed some agencies that are…

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act regulates the disclosure of public records by all public bodies in the state.But the governor, the lieutenant…

Some records about gun owners in Michigan would be shielded from the public under a bill that passed the state Senate Thursday. The bills had overwhelming…

Legislation in Michigan House could cap FOIA feesThere is new legislation up for initial hearing this week in Lansing. It is a response to local…

A bill in Lansing would exempt some information about gun owners and their firearms from Freedom of Information Act requests.Among other things, the…

This week and review Michigan Radio’s Weekend Edition host Rina Miller and political analyst Jack Lessenberry discuss proposed bills to end lame duck…

One day into their new session, state lawmakers already have an influx of bills to consider.One resolution in the state Senate seeks to effectively end…