Michigan Senate votes once again to expand FOIA to the governor's office, Legislature
At the start of another legislative session, lawmakers in the Michigan Senate hope the House will take up transparency bills that faltered last year.
Michigan Senate passes 2 bipartisan bills aimed at expanding state government transparency through FOIA
Currently, Michigan is one of only a handful of states that exempts the state legislature and governor's office from FOIA requests.
‘Let’s get it done’: Michigan FOIA reform clears Senate again
The Michigan Senate crossed the first item off its 2025 to-do list on Wednesday, passing a plan to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. “This is Senate Bill No.
FOIA bills pass Michigan Senate for the second time
Michigan inched a step closer to applying its open records laws to the governor and the Legislature Wednesday after bills passed the state Senate.
Arkansas lawmakers file bill to FOIA state officials
Lawmakers in Arkansas are now working on a bill to provide more government transparency when it comes to redistricting.
Michigan Senate approves transparency bills, debate looms with House
Michigan has long been one of just two states nationally with Freedom of Information Act exemptions for the Legislature and governor's office.
Bills opening Michigan governor, lawmakers to FOIA pass Senate hurdle
Michigan lawmakers are once again advancing a decade-long effort to shine a light on the inner workings of state government, with nearly unanimous bipartisan support. By a 33-2 vote, two bills that would remove Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions for the governor and lawmakers were passed Wednesday,
Michigan House adopts reforms to pet project spending as Senate OKs FOIA expansion
The Michigan Legislature and governor's exorbitant use of budget earmarks in recent years has been clouded by controversy — ...
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Judge hears arguments over lawsuit claiming Clemson violated FOIA amid controversial vote
A judge heard arguments over a lawsuit that claims the city of Clemson violated the Freedom of Information Act while ...
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College Student Slapped With $84,000 Bill for FOIA Records
"Agency FOIA officers routinely abuse exemptions to hide records. The process is difficult even for experienced reporters to use for newsgathering." "FOIA is simply no longer up to the task of ...
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FOIA case filed against HHS over rescheduling documents
The non-profit group is hoping to force the agency into delivering the requested rescheduling communication between the DOJ and the HHS.
Judge promises swift ruling in open records lawsuit against Clemson over Hub Clemson development
Clemson residents filed suit against Clemson for alleged FOIA violations surrounding the Hub Clemson development. A judge ...