Michigan Coalition for Open Government
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State Supreme Court rules Michigan's Constitution requires if one law modifies another, that other law must be amended, too. Michigan's high court on Friday reversed a Court of Appeals ruling and …
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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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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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The Michigan Coalition for Open Government is proud to announce our new tax-exempt status. We received notification on June 3, 2013, from the Small Business Clinic at Michigan State University's Law …
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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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Coalition can provide access to Knight Foundation grants to assist in legal battles over open meetings, access to public records LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2013) - Michigan has some of the nation’s …