Last Week on the MLC Blog

Last Week on the MLC Blog

Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Bipartisan legislation expanding FOIA laws to include the legislature, governor, and lieutenant governor was reported by the Senate Oversight Committee. Members of the House Democratic Caucus announced their...
FOIA Expansion Moves Forward

FOIA Expansion Moves Forward

Bipartisan legislation expanding FOIA laws to include the legislature, governor, and lieutenant governor was reported by the Senate Oversight Committee this week. Key Points: The bills were introduced by Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Senator Ed McBroom...
House Members Announce Transparency Package

House Members Announce Transparency Package

Members of the House Democratic Caucus announced their proposal to increase standards for government ethics and transparency. Named the BRITE Act (Bringing Reforms in Integrity, Transparency, and Ethics), it increases reporting and disclosure requirements. Key Points:...
Secretary of State Launches FOIA Tool

Secretary of State Launches FOIA Tool

The public will have an easier time accessing records at the Department of State due to an online tool launched this week by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Under the previous system, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests had to be made by email, fax, mail, or...