Transparency Laws are Designed to Keep the Government Accountable. But do They?
Government has repeatedly resisted the openness requested by the people
She Fled Communism For Freedom, Now Faces Jail For Not Closing Restaurant
Polish immigrant takes a stand
Dodgy Metrics, No Real Accountability At Tax-Funded Tourism Marketing Program
Agency may have good reason to prefer Pure Michigan’s fluff to real transparency
Open-Records Law Reveals: Cops Take Cars From Little Guys; School Pay Tricks; Much More
Government likes secrecy and Michigan officials get more clever at ducking records requests
Michigan Attorney General Rebuffs Lawmaker Request To Investigate Nursing Home COVID Deaths
State Agencies And Local Governments Get Creative Dodging Open Records Requests
‘Freedom Of Information' law? ... Make Sure You Bring A Lawyer And Checkbook
Farmington Hills Mayor Pushes Government Broadband Effort
Says it’s needed to attract young families
School Board Member Also MEA Union Official
‘This is 100% character assassination’: response to questions about conflict of interest
Michigan’s Right-to-Work Law Led to Huge Drop in Union Membership
For the first time in decades, state falls outside of the top 10 nationally in unionization
Biden Blowout: Spending Bill Unnecessary and Harmful
State lawmakers must act to minimize waste
12 Months After Epidemic Arrives, State Ag Department Issues COVID Orders
‘A year later? There has to be some review’
Michigan’s $62,170 Average Teacher Pay Not Very Revealing
The highest average was $81,641, at a district where instructors top-out at nearly $102K
They’re No. 1: Utica Teachers Michigan’s Highest Paid
Earned $81,641 on average; the statewide average was $63,553
Top Heads Of Detroit Teachers Union Enjoyed Big Raises During Epidemic
Schools still closed, though
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Holland Restaurant Owner Arrested Over COVID Orders
Marlena’s Bistro and Pizzeria has operated at near capacity despite lockdown mandates
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