A bill that that would increase government transparency appears stalled in the Michigan Senate, after passing by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the House. Why?
Charles Hill
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
For Sunshine Week, more governmental transparency, please
Openness in public affairs is a cause that crosses party lines and ideologies. The Michigan Coalition for Open Government was formed to support and encourage it.
Proposed laws will make public records truly public
Charles Hill Most government officials and politicians will agree in public that the work of government should be transparent so citizens can judge whether money is being spent wisely and decisions are being made properly. But the reality is that getting your hands on specific government information isn’t always easy, even when the law says […]