In Michigan, the week often features discussion of the state's Freedom of Information Act which exempts the governor and state Legislature, but it's one of several transparency challenges.

It's Sunshine Week. In Michigan, that means a chance to reflect on the state's public records law. But that's not the only transparency challenge.

Records the Free Press obtained through the Michigan Freedom of Information Act answer some questions about the contentious case, but raise new ones.

A new legislative effort in Michigan aims to curb foreign ownership of agricultural land, including timber stands, amid ...

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Michigan is the only state in the U.S. where the governor’s office is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests.

Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has long shielded the state’s highest levels of government, exempting the governor’s office and legislature from FOIA requests. The only other ...

A 2014 Free Press survey found Michigan was one of only two states where both the governor and the Legislature were exempt from open records laws.

Michigan lawmakers propose expanding FOIA to include the governor and state legislators, aiming to improve government transparency and accountability.