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The Michigan Senate, in a bipartisan effort, passed bills to enhance FOIA access and financial disclosure laws, aiming to improve government transparency. Governor Whitmer has signed related measures, marking significant reform in the state’s transparency practices.
The Michigan Senate has approved a bipartisan bill to expand the Freedom of Information Act, subjecting the governor’s office and legislature to public records laws for the first time. Advocates emphasize this reform is crucial for increasing government transparency.
Michigan Senate Democrats and Republicans are collaborating to extend the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the governor and state legislators, addressing a longstanding exemption. This initiative aims to enhance government transparency, rebuild public trust, and align Michigan with national transparency standards.
