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New transparency bills in the Michigan House would stop lawmakers from immediately becoming lobbyists after their term—and tighten rules around gifts lawmakers and staff receive. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act would apply to the governor and state lawmakers under legislation discussed before the state Senate Oversight Committee. Colin Jackson has more.
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With the 2023 Michigan legislative year in the books, Republican Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is looking to next year to make up for some lost policy opportunities. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan’s Legislature has now officially adjourned for the rest of the year—leaving several policy proposals on the table. Colin Jackson has that report.
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The Ann Arbor police department is working to become more transparent by opening up some of its data to the public. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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The Ann Arbor Police Department is using technology to connect with and inform the public. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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A bill filed in the Michigan Senate would allow more people to see some confidential children’s protective services case files. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation will appeal a judge’s ruling that teacher lesson plans, homework assignments and classroom materials are exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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When Ypsilanti mayoral candidate Nicole Brown was declared the winner of the Democratic primary in August, many thought that was the end of the race. With Ypsilanti being a heavily Democratic area, the primary winner often runs unopposed in the November general election. That is not the case this year. Community organizer Amber Fellows is running as a non-partisan candidate, and Mark Alan King is seeking the office on the Libertarian ticket. WEMU’s Josh Hakala looks at the race in this extended report.
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There is a three-way race for Ann Arbor Mayor. but only two names will appear on the ballot. Incumbent Democrat, Christopher Taylor, is seeking a third term in office. The other name that appears on the ballot is Eric Lipson. Lipson is a self-proclaimed Democrat but is running as an Independent. A very late entry into the race is independent write-in candidate Dylan Manna. He’s a researcher and physics scholar at the University of Michigan, who recently moved back to the city. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more in this extended report.