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On Sunshine Week, Michigan lawmakers consider FOIA reform

Bills making FOIA apply to lawmakers, governor, get second hearing

… and the governor’s office subject to FOIA law, it would also make House and Senate leaders appoint a FOIA coordinator for each chamber. McBroom … protections. It also largely exempts from FOIA law notes board members take for personal … Center’s Steve Delie testified on the FOIA package. Here’s what he said: The …

Detroit News Highlights Mackinac FOIA Fee Case

FOIA laws in need of reform

An article in The Detroit News on FOIA law reform highlighted a current Mackinac Center Legal Foundation … electronic transfer of an already prepared file. “High FOIA fees read more like the thwarting of our request … Michigan Press Association and the ACLU to improve FOIA law in Michigan.

Center Focusing on Government Transparency

FOIA, Open Meetings Act need updating for 21st century

… that recommends changes to the FOIA and OMA statutes. We can already … time is right for modernizing FOIA. In fact, sunshine laws are … better understanding of how FOIA and OMA work. Two weeks ago … the impact of Proposal 2 on FOIA had voters approved it last November. FOIA is an essential tool for Mackinac …

Rochester school district under fire over transparency

Teachers union tried to interfere with FOIA responses

… materials they asked for in two FOIA requests. The district also … release of materials in one FOIA request, and a whopping $18 … union, has involved itself in FOIA determinations. Andrew Weaver, … in the district, submitted a FOIA request in March asking for … they should fall under this FOIA request,” the union stated. …

Open Gov't Group Supports MCPP Lawsuit

Center suing city over FOIA fees

The Michigan Coalition for Open Government blogs about the Center’s lawsuit filed Friday against the city of Westland over improper FOIA fees. A representative of the group participated in a recent town hall meeting hosted by the Center that focused on government transparency.

Government Official Denigrates Citizen for Seeking Public Information

FOIA is a legitimate accountability tool

… information from their government. Second, state FOIA law allows public entities to charge citizens for … gathering, printing and sending information sought in a FOIA request. The township did not have to waste time … these fees if she wanted the request fulfilled. FOIA is a key tool used by private citizens to hold …