Sunshine Week Award Winners
Michigan Press Association urges lawmakers to prioritize transparency, protect public notice requirements.
Group declines to present annual Sunshine Week award amid concerns about open government.
Ahead of Sunshine Week, which highlights the importance of public records and open government, the Michigan Press Association is urging state lawmakers to prioritize transparency and maintain accountability measures that help keep residents informed and engaged.
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Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks is the 2025 Michigan Press Association Peter Pettalia Memorial Sunshine Award Winner.
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The 2023 year’s recipients are State Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Warrendale) and recently retired Michigan
Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack.
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Two of the recipients of the award this year are second time honorees. Senator Ed McBroom and Senator Jeremy Moss have worked tirelessly during their time in both the House and the Senate to get Michigan laws changed so that the legislature and governor are subject to FOIA.
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This year’s recipients are Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum.
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Both Representative Cole and Senator Stamas consistently show support for improving transparency in government and are strong supporters of Sunshine in government.
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