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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.

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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 · 6h

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.

WZZM · 2h

Michigan Senate passes 2 bipartisan bills aimed at expanding state government transparency through FOIA

Currently, Michigan is one of only a handful of states that exempts the state legislature and governor's office from FOIA requests.

YAHOO!News · 4h

‘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.

Michigan, Buttigieg and Gretchen Whitmer

MLive · 1h

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.

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Michigan Senate contest scrambles fight for next governor

After Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) announced Tuesday he wouldn’t be seeking reelection, Michigan got another hotly contested open seat for the 2026 elections. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) is term-limited,

The New York Times · 14h

Buttigieg Says Maybe, Whitmer Says No Way to Michigan Senate Race

Mallory McMorrow, a state senator who won national Democratic acclaim in 2022 with a speech defending liberal values while identifying herself as a “straight, white, Christian, married suburban mom,” said she had not ruled out a run for either governor or the Senate.

Alabama, Whitmer and Michigan

al.com · 1d

Mother of convicted murderer asks Michigan governor to rescue son from Alabama execution

Supporters of Demetrius Frazier, a Michigan prisoner facing execution in Alabama, are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene.

CBS News · 21h

Family of Michigan man set to be executed in Alabama calls on Gov. Whitmer to intervene

Family members and advocates have asked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to intervene in a death penalty case set to move forward in Alabama.

Detroit News · 1d

Group pleads with Whitmer to intervene in execution of Detroiter in Alabama

Friends and family of the Detroit man want him to be able to serve a life-in-prison sentence in Michigan instead of being executed in Alabama.

Jocelyn Benson enters Michigan governor's race, condemns 1/6 pardons

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially joined the governor’s race to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer. What ...

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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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Michigan Senate may sue House in dispute over passed bills

LANSING — The Michigan Legislature may soon be headed to an inter-chamber legal dispute regarding a handful of bills that are ...

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Mid-Michigan chambers ask governor for special election to fill McDonald Rivet’s seat

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Midland Business Alliance and Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce are asking Michigan Gov.

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Democrat Aghogho Edevbie announces run for Michigan Secretary of State

Aghogho Edevbie announced Monday he would seek to replace Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson when her second term expires at ...

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Key Senate Battleground Opens as Gary Peters Exits Michigan Race

Democratic Michigan Senator Gary Peters has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, giving Republicans a top target in a state likely to become a major midterm battleground. Peters, who won ...

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MIGOP alleges Jocelyn Benson violated campaign finance law with governor’s race announcement

The Michigan GOP alleges Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated state campaign finance law when she used a state-owned ...

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Michigan Democrats suddenly don't like Mike Duggan. Hizzoner is grateful they're hateful.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was one of the most popular Democrats in Michigan. So why are so many of his old friends saying ...

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