Michigan Coalition for Open Government
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In the nearly 40 years since Michigan's legislature passed the Freedom of Information law (FOIA), that belief and practice of open access to the workings of government is challenged again with …
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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 …
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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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A push endorsed by the state's high court and the State Court Administrative Office to start charging for electronic access to court records, at least at the probate level, was blocked in the state …
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The state Legislature is considering exemption to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act would prohibit the release of 911 emergency audio calls. Monitoring the responsiveness of police, fire, EMT …
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