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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…
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In Michigan, the Governor’s Office and state legislators are not subject to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act.State Representative Brandon Dillon,…
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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…
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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…
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Michigan's Freedom of Information Act regulates the disclosure of public records by all public bodies in the state.But the governor, the lieutenant…
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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…
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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…
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A bill in Lansing would exempt some information about gun owners and their firearms from Freedom of Information Act requests.Among other things, the…
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This week and review Michigan Radio’s Weekend Edition host Rina Miller and political analyst Jack Lessenberry discuss proposed bills to end lame duck…
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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…