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Rep. Martin Calls for Action to Enhance Government Transparency in Michigan
State Rep. David Martin has urged action on a plan aimed at boosting government transparency in Michigan by expanding the scope of open records laws. Martin emphasized the importance of the plan, stating, “I have absolutely nothing to hide, and none of our other elected officials should either. It’s well past time to make it easier for the people we represent to access important information about the work we’re doing on their behalf.”Martin's plan, which includes House Bills 5422-5427, proposes significant changes to improve access to public records and enhance...
Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Genesee County rise or fall in 2021?
Farms throughout cities in Genesee County received $2.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.