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flag Michigan Senate moves to boost budget earmark transparency, requiring public disclosure and hearings.

flag Michigan Senate bills to increase transparency in budget earmarks have advanced from the Appropriations Committee and are headed to the full Senate. flag The legislation requires lawmakers to publicly disclose special spending requests and hold hearings before voting, aiming to boost accountability and public trust. flag Initially excluding for-profit companies, the focus on nonprofits is seen as a strategic first step due to their existing transparency. flag Some lawmakers questioned the exclusion, while others raised concerns about potential constitutional issues, distractions from broader reforms, and the risk of last-minute budget amendments. flag A scheduled floor vote did not occur.

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