Michigan considers FOIA changes to increase transparency in governor's office and Legislature.
Michigan lawmakers are considering a change that could make the governor's office and state Legislature subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, enhancing government transparency. Currently, Michigan is unique in exempting these offices from FOIA. If the Senate bills pass, citizens could request emails and records from 2027, with exceptions for communications between lawmakers and constituents, internal investigations, and caucus records. This development follows years of advocacy for more open government.
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