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FOIA, Michigan Senate

MLive - GrandRapids/Muskegon/… · 6h

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.

YAHOO!News · 9h

‘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.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 10h

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.

Detroit News · 11h

Michigan Senate approves transparency bills, debate looms with House

Michigan has long been one of just two states nationally with Freedom of Information Act exemptions for the Legislature and governor's office.

Michigan, Gary Peters and United States Senate

NBC News on MSN · 14h

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won't run for re-election in battleground Michigan

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t run for re-election in Michigan in 2026, creating a pivotal open Senate seat in one of the most tightly divided battleground states in the U.S.

Pete Buttigieg ‘taking a serious look’ at Michigan Senate run, Whitmer not interested

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced this week he will not seek reelection, setting the stage for a potentially crowded 2026 race.

Detroit News · 1d

Here's who could run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 ― and who's already out

The decision by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters not to run for a third term set off a political earthquake, igniting buzz about who could get into the race.

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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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

Michigan's Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in ...

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Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen ...

Bridge Magazine7h

Michigan lawmakers act on earmark, public record transparency reforms

As Michigan House adopts new rules for funding pet projects, Senate OKs plan to open governor and Legislature to public records requests.

7h

Test scores lag as Michigan school districts face teacher shortages

Michigan students continue to lag behind those in other states since the pandemic, according to the results of the 2024 ...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Responds to Rumors About Senate Run: Reports

Gary Peters' exit creates a highly contested U.S. Senate battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political ...

13hOpinion

Who else is going to retire from the Senate?

Michigan Democrat Gary Peters won’t be the only senator to retire this cycle, at least according to almost a century of ...

Transparency for parents, increased literacy grants are key to Whitmer’s upcoming education proposal

On the biennial National Assessment of Educational Progress, Michigan fourth and eighth grade students’ average reading ...

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