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MLive - GrandRapids/Muskegon… · 18h

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 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,

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 22h

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.

YAHOO!News · 21h

‘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.

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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 ...

MLive- Flint/Saginaw/Bay City on MSN1d

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.

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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Mother of Michigan prisoner on death row in Alabama asking governor to bring him home

The mother of a man from Michigan on death row in Alabama delivered a letter and petition signatures to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...

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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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Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Is Running for Governor

Ms. Benson, a Democrat, jumped into a high-profile and potentially crowded race to lead one of the country’s top battleground ...

Governor Whitmer Invites Michigan's Youth to Design 2025 State of the State Program Cover

Governor Whitmer launches an art contest for Michigan K-12 students to design the 2025 State of the State program cover.

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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.

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Granholm’s Energy Department ignored warning about conflict of interest in $14B of loans given to Michigan energy companies

Granholm also came under fire as energy secretary for failing to divulge her husband’s ownership of stock in Ford Motor Co.

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