MI Lawmakers Demand Transparency in Lansing
Michigan’s political leadership currently operates outside freedom of information laws, prompting new legislative efforts to enhance government transparency and accountability. These bills aim to restore public trust by ensuring elected officials are subject to the same openness standards as the rest of the state government. This development is crucial for open data advocates, as it seeks to bridge the significant gap in accessible public records held by the executive and legislative branches.
Source: whmi.comPublished on 2024-03-20
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