FOIA expansion bills pass after 8 years in committee
Michigan is poised to enhance government transparency by removing long-standing FOIA exemptions for the Governor’s Office and Legislature. This legislative shift ensures that these branches of government are subject to public information requests, aligning with open data principles of accountability and accessibility. By closing these legal loopholes, the state strengthens its commitment to making governance data available to citizens.
Source: uppermichiganssource.comPublished on 2024-12-13