FOIA
Open Government Resources
Find links and documents to a few of our resources that will help to keep an open and transparent government.
If you have questions, please contact Lisa McGraw at 313-247-9859 or email her at lisa@michiganpress.org.
FOIA - White Paper: Why the Freedom of Information Act Needs Refinement - April 25, 2012
The Freedom of Information Act helps us understand the actions of public officials and employees.
What everyone should know about their RIGHT TO KNOW
This brochure contains valuable information on the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Acts. Very helpful to reporters covering the court system.
Michigan Citizens' Rights Wallet Card
This card can be printed out and folded to fit in your wallet. It contains comprehensive information on the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.
Michigan FOIA Letter Generator
The Michigan FOIA Letter Generator will help you to create a letter which you can print out and mail to the Michigan state or local FOIA Coordinator of your choice. For a federal FOIA form generator, visit the Reporters' Committee for Freedom of the Press.