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Student reporters at Michigan State explain how public records helped them uncover misconduct, investigations and hidden decisions.

Boasting wide, bipartisan support from Michiganders, transparency in government runs on the behind-the-scenes, often invisible, work of public servants working for local municipalities. The Freedom of ...

Submitting Freedom of Information Act requests to the Interior Department can leave you feeling a bit like Forrest Gump with a box of chocolates: You never know what you're going to get. Different ...

Learn how to effectively file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request in Michigan with our simple, step-by-step guide. Understand the requirements, identify the correct agency, draft and submit ...