transparency

Two Michigan government accountability bills moved a step closer to seeing a vote in the state House of Representatives after leaving committee Friday.

A formal attorney general’s opinion released Wednesday says the secretary of state can set rules to enforce financial disclosure requirements for elected officials.

Legislation has been introduced to add the governor's office and the Legislature to government bodies subject to the state's Freedom of Information Act.

Michigan’s GOP has had some struggles in the post-Trump era, from disagreements over leadership, to physical altercations, to changes in opinions from voters.

Michigan lawmakers would be subject to the Freedom of Information Act under a bill package currently stalled before a Senate committee.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says her latest executive directive will improve transparency in state government.Whitmer’s 11th executive directive is aimed at…

The Republican leader in the state Senate may be an obstacle to a push to make the governor and legislature more transparent.Michigan’s state government…

It’s national Sunshine Week – a time when officials and reporters shed light on access to public information.In Michigan, candidates for state office are…

Another example of Michigan’s lack of government transparency was pointed out this week.The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity looked…

It is against the law in Michigan for anyone who holds political office to use campaign funds to pay personal expenses.That said, it can be challenging to…