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McBroom receives honor
The Mining Journal, April 22, 2022 LANSING — The Michigan Coalition for Open Government presented the Jane Briggs-Bunting Transparency in Government Award to state…
Transparency Hero Susan Bisio and Senator McBroom Honored
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Coalition for Open Government is proud to present the Jane Briggs-Bunting Transparency in Government Award to Susan Bisio and…
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Jane Briggs-Bunting named national champion of open government
Honorees represent Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, Sept. 16, 2021 — Four “Heroes of the 50 States,” representing Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania and…
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