With 2013 ending in a matter of days, it's a good time to reflect on the work of MiCOG since our March 2013 launch. For those who joined the effort as individual, nonprofit and corporate members, we …
Two open meetings law changes proposed
Rep. Tom McMillin this week introduced two bill to amend the state Open Meeting law in an effort to make public bodies (city councils, township boards, school boards, etc.) more accountable to their …
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Charles Hill: Bill would make government information easier for public to obtain
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 …