Michigan Coalition for Open Government
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The proposed SB 531 is a good first step in the plan to create a statewide e-filing docket management system moving Michigan's court system into the 21st Century. We support this effort to address …
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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 Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, May 14, will have a hearing on legislation that could limit public access to court records. The bills, HB 4064 and HB 4532, would change the way …
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The Lansing State Journal came out strongly supportive of Michigan government transparency and accountability in a recent editorial headlined: "Open government is better government, Extend rather than …
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