Freedom of Information Act

Michigan’s Legislature has now officially adjourned for the rest of the year—leaving several policy proposals on the table. Colin Jackson has that report.

The Michigan Attorney General’s office won’t appeal a ruling that it violated Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. A freelance journalist is seeking copies of evidence used in court against defendants accused of plotting to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan Supreme Court says the state Department of Corrections must pay full attorney fees for volunteer lawyers who represented journalists in a freedom of information case. That five-to-two decision was issued Wednesday. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has set an August 1 hearing date for recall petitions against a handful of Michigan House Democrats. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the City of Sault Sainte Marie must make public its police use-of-force policy. Rick Pluta reports.

University of Michigan researchers have self-reported 18 different violations of federal animal welfare standards. That’s according to a complaint by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation will appeal a judge’s ruling that teacher lesson plans, homework assignments and classroom materials are exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has lost its court battle to hide how much General Motors could claim in tax breaks under a 2016 deal. Colin Jackson has more.

Bills that would add more transparency requirements for state agencies and local governments made it out of the Michigan House Oversight Committee Thursday. We have more from Colin Jackson.

Michigan House Democrats are renewing their call to get a hearing for stalled bi-partisan ethics legislation. Colin Jackson has more.