Michigan senate, 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 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.
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
‘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.
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,
Crain's Detroit2h
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 ...
MLive- Flint/Saginaw/Bay City on MSN2d
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.
Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson becomes the first major Democratic candidate to launch a bid to be Michigan's next governor ...
fox17online7d
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 ...
Hoodline2d
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.
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Is Running for Governor
Ms. Benson, a Democrat, jumped into a high-profile and potentially crowded race to lead one of the country’s top battleground ...