FOIA bills target swifter Michigan government transparency

From Livingston Daily:

Charges for public documents under the state Freedom of Information Act would be reduced — and in some cases waived — if government units violate the law under legislation proposed in Lansing.
 
The FOIA ensures access to public documents, and making a request under the law is the process by which members of the general public as well as reporters can gain access to government information.
 
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House Bill 5879 would prohibit government units from charging more than 10 cents per page of requested documents or charging to view documents on-site.