Most government officials and politicians will agree in public that the work of government should be transparent so citizens can judge whether money is being spent wisely and decisions are being made …
More secrecy on agenda for Senate bill 471 on juvenile criminal history
The state Senate will consider a proposal Tuesday, Oct. 1, that would hide from the public the criminal records of juveniles. The Michigan Coalition for Open Government opposes this legislation that …
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Mackinac Center files FOIA lawsuit against Westland
Kudos to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and its Michigan Capitol Confidential for pursuing a Freedom of Information complaint against the City of Westland, expected to be filed Friday, Sept. …
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Navy Yard shooter a troubling warning against passage of Michigan’s secret mental health courts bill
Aaron Alexis, the dead gunman in the shooting rampage at the Navy Yard in Washington D.C., had serious mental health issues. He was hearing voices, and he had several interactions previously with …
No clear outcome in Monday’s meeting on court access, fees in proposed e-filing bills
Court transparency and accountability were among the concerns raised at Monday's meeting with State Court Administrator Chad Schmucker along with counsel Anne Boomer. MiCOG and other interested …
MiCOG and others to meet Monday with Supreme Court administrator
MiCOG will be among several groups in a meeting Monday with the state Supreme Court Administrator to discuss proposed legislation impacting court access and transparency. Other groups include the …
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