MICOG President Michael Reitz tells Bridge magazine that transparency is key to improving trust, reducing division. …
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MICOG joins effort to secure release of COVID outbreaks in schools
A coalition of news and open government organizations calls on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to release the names of schools with coronavirus outbreaks. Read more …
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Michigan Coalition for Open Government calls for improving citizens’ access to public records, meetings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2020 As America prepares to celebrate its freedoms on the Fourth of July, the Michigan Coalition for Open Government (MiCOG) is releasing a “Sunshine Agenda” …
The Alpena News: Harrisville resident honored for work
ALPENA — Harrisville resident Jane Briggs-Bunting was recently honored for her work to increase transparency in government and access to public meetings and records in the state. Read more. …
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Opinion: Open access to government creates a stronger democracy
Wesley H. Maurer Jr.: The need for an open and transparent government has never been more apparent as in these times of fakery, lies and deceit permeating our daily conversations and the rancor …
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Opinion: It’s time for the Michigan Senate to let the sunshine in by expanding FOIA
Jane Briggs-Bunting: Open government advocates have watched for years as the Michigan Senate has repeatedly held up any action on a series of House bills known as the Legislative Open Records Act …