Progress Michigan

Group says it’s ready to put FOIA expansion to voters

The state Senate Oversight Committee held its first hearing today (TUE) on legislation to expand Michigan’s open records laws to cover the Legislature and…

Local/Regional News

Court: Schuette, aides violated FOIA by using private e-mails

The Michigan Supreme Court says a progressive group is allowed to seek e-mails sent from private accounts of aides to then-Attorney General Bill…

Politics

FOIA lawsuit against Bill Schuette to be heard by Michigan Supreme Court

A lawsuit against former Attorney General Bill Schuette will be decided by the highest court in Michigan.Several years ago, Progress Michigan started what…

Local/Regional News

Progress Michigan takes Schuette email lawsuit to Michigan Supreme Court

A liberal advocacy group wants to take Attorney General Bill Schuette to the Michigan Supreme Court.Progress Michigan’s lawsuit alleges that Schuette and…

Local/Regional News

Food conditions still an issue in Michigan’s prisons

Michigan’s attempts to privatize prison food services is still running into problems. The legislature approved outsourcing prison food service in 2012 to…