In a historic move for LGBTQ+ rights in Michigan, Gov.Gretchen Whitmer has signed the Michigan Hate Crime Act into law, marking the first major update to ...

The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, is a records policy that entitles watchdogs, media and the general public to documents from public entities. Lawmakers have tried for years to expand the law, ...

Michigan judge upholds the state's conversion therapy ban for minors, rejecting a preliminary injunction request.

Lawmakers in Michigan have acted to improve transparency in public records. Last week the GOP-led House adopted rules requiring lawmakers to publicly sponsor budget earmarks before a vote, and the ...

LANSING – House Republicans have introduced a resolution to amend the state constitution for Michigan residents to prove their citizenship before they can vote. Supporters argue that the requirement ...

A federal judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Michigan's conversion therapy ban. Plaintiffs have ...

Bills introduced Thursday would curtail the state from requiring legislators to sign non-disclosure agreements to get details ...

Michigan Republican House leadership is pouring cold water on the prospects for a “Freedom of Information Act” expansion.

Michigan senators once again overwhelmingly advanced a set of policies to extend the state’s Freedom of Information Act to ...

State Rep. Bryan Posthumus has proposed a constitutional amendment that would require a would-be voter’s proof of citizenship to register.