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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.

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Bills opening Michigan governor, lawmakers to FOIA pass Senate hurdle

The bills would allow the public to file FOIA requests against the governor, the lieutenant governor, lawmakers and legislative bodies. The state’s Legislative Service Bureau, Senate Fiscal Agency, House Fiscal Agency and the state’s Judiciary would remain exempt from complying with FOIA.

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‘Let’s get it done,’ Moss says as 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 (FOIA) with overwhelming bipartisan support. “This is Senate Bill No.

FOIA bills pass Michigan Senate for the second time

Michigan is one of few states that don’t allow FOIA requests for the governor or lawmakers, despite years of trying to change that.

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Adelup sends FOIA to AG over hiring of brother, fiancée

The Office of the Governor sent a Freedom of Information Act request to the Office of the Attorney General over the hiring of ...

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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 — ...

Avula promises to release severance records, reversing administration's prior stance

Officials previously argued that all 32 severance agreements were exempt as confidential personnel records under Virginia's ...

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Bill introduced in Arkansas legislature adding Board of Apportionment to Freedom of Information Act rules

A bill introduced in the Arkansas legislature on Thursday would add the Board of Apportionment to entities required to comply ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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