State law dictates certain time constraints that the government has to adhere to in responding to requests, Byrum explained.

FOIA imposes two requirements on requests for agency records. Requests must: Reasonably describe the desired records. Be made in compliance with agency rules and regulations for making FOIA requests. ...

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

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While these bills passed quickly in the Senate, House Speaker Matt Hall publicly stated the bills will not reach the House ...

A police summons, issued after activist Victor Ojie filed an FOI request, raises alarm over authorities using security agencies to intimidate citizens seeking public information.