Freedom of Information Act

Bills to extend Michigan’s open records laws to lawmakers and the governor made it out of a state House committee Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Time is winding down on the only period since the 1980s that Democrats controlled the legislative process in Michigan. Colin Jackson asked outgoing House Speaker Joe Tate about what he believes was some of his party's most important work in the last two years.

A University of Michigan study has revealed racial and gender disparities in crime victim compensation eligibility across state programs. Ana Longoria reports.

A Michigan agency in charge of economic strategy is facing a lawsuit over a public records request. Colin Jackson has more.

New transparency bills in the Michigan House would stop lawmakers from immediately becoming lobbyists after their term—and tighten rules around gifts lawmakers and staff receive. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act would apply to the governor and state lawmakers under legislation discussed before the state Senate Oversight Committee. Colin Jackson has more.

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.