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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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 ...

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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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Mike Rogers teases comeback run for Michigan Senate to succeed Gary Peters

Former GOP Michigan congressman and senatorial candidate Mike Rogers could be back on the ballot in 2026, as the Republican is eyeing the race to replace Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).

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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.

GOP-led Michigan House votes to curb paid sick leave, tipped wage laws

The Michigan House OK'd bills retaining the tipped wage for restaurant workers and limiting the reach of 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 ...

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