Michigan senate, FOIA

Bills opening Michigan governor, lawmakers to FOIA pass Senate hurdle
The bills would allow the public to file FOIA requests against the governor, the lieutenant governor, lawmakers and legislative bodies. The state’s Legislative Service Bureau, Senate Fiscal Agency, House Fiscal Agency and the state’s Judiciary would remain exempt from complying with FOIA.
Michigan Senate votes once again to expand FOIA to the governor's office, Legislature
At the start of another legislative session, lawmakers in the Michigan Senate hope the House will take up transparency bills that faltered last year.
Michigan Senate passes transparency bills for governor's office and legislature
The State Senate again moved to green light key bills aimed at making the government more transparent.Senators passed SB 1 and 2
2 bills improving government transparency pass Michigan Senate
Michigan is closer to having more government transparency after a Wednesday night vote in the Michigan Senate.
Michigan Senate approves transparency bills, debate looms with House
Michigan has long been one of just two states nationally with Freedom of Information Act exemptions for the Legislature and governor's office.
‘Let’s get it done,’ Moss says as Michigan FOIA reform clears Senate again
The Michigan Senate crossed the first item off its 2025 to-do list on Wednesday, passing a plan to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with overwhelming bipartisan support. “This is Senate Bill No.
Democrat Aghogho Edevbie announces run for Michigan Secretary of State
Aghogho Edevbie announced Monday he would seek to replace Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson when her second term expires at ...
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New minimum wage, sick leave bills heading to Michigan Senate
The Michigan House approved two bills on tipped wages and paid sick leave, aiming to counter upcoming Supreme Court changes.
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Michigan House passes tipped wage bill ahead of looming deadline
The bill affecting restaurant servers and others who receive tips now heads to the Michigan Senate for consideration.
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House GOP fast-tracks Michigan minimum wage, sick leave bills to applause and anger
A Michigan House committee sent legislation to change Michigan's minimum wage and sick leave laws to the floor for a vote.
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Michigan bills aiming to reverse minimum wage, sick time decisions voted onto House floor
Bills aiming to reverse decisions to raise Michigan's minimum wage and make changes to the state's paid sick leave laws ...
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Sponsors try again at ‘Momnibus’ bill package to address racial disparities in maternal care
The package would need bipartisan support to come to a vote, let alone pass the Legislature, should the bills make it out of ...