Senate, Michigan and FOIA

Bills opening Michigan governor, lawmakers to FOIA pass Senate hurdle
The bills would allow the public to file FOIA requests against the governor, the lieutenant governor, lawmakers and legislative bodies. The state’s Legislative Service Bureau, Senate Fiscal Agency, House Fiscal Agency and the state’s Judiciary would remain exempt from complying with FOIA.
Michigan Senate contest scrambles fight for next governor
After Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) announced Tuesday he wouldn’t be seeking reelection, Michigan got another hotly contested open seat for the 2026 elections. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) is term-limited,
FOIA bills pass Michigan Senate for the second time
Michigan is one of few states that don’t allow FOIA requests for the governor or lawmakers, despite years of trying to change that.
Michigan Senate passes transparency bills for governor's office and legislature
The State Senate again moved to green light key bills aimed at making the government more transparent.Senators passed SB 1 and 2
Michigan Senate votes once again to expand FOIA to the governor's office, Legislature
At the start of another legislative session, lawmakers in the Michigan Senate hope the House will take up transparency bills that faltered last year.
‘Let’s get it done,’ Moss says as Michigan FOIA reform clears Senate again
The Michigan Senate crossed the first item off its 2025 to-do list on Wednesday, passing a plan to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) with overwhelming bipartisan support. “This is Senate Bill No.
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Mike Cox puts $1M into committee while exploring governor run
LANSING — Republican Mike Cox is flexing his ability to self-fund a potential run for governor. Cox, a former Michigan ...
Mother of convicted murderer asks Michigan governor to rescue son from Alabama execution
Supporters of Demetrius Frazier, a Michigan prisoner facing execution in Alabama, are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to ...
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Mid-Michigan chambers ask governor for special election to fill McDonald Rivet’s seat
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Midland Business Alliance and Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce are asking Michigan Gov.
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Governor Whitmer Invites Michigan's Youth to Design 2025 State of the State Program Cover
Governor Whitmer launches an art contest for Michigan K-12 students to design the 2025 State of the State program cover.
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Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list
MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited ...
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Mother of Michigan prisoner on death row in Alabama asking governor to bring him home
The mother of a man from Michigan on death row in Alabama delivered a letter and petition signatures to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
95-year-old convicted murderer paroled after 40 years of her life sentence in Michigan
After more than 40 years in prison, Morris was paroled Jan. 9, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections. She will remain on parole until Jan. 9, 2029, a few months shy of her 100th birthday ...
One step closer to more transparency at State Capitol
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On Wednesday, the state senate passed bipartisan legislation to expand Michigan’s Freedom of ...