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State House Passes FOIA Bill That Strips Governor and Legislature of Exemption

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 17, 2017 0

by Kathy Hoekstra | Watchdog.com Driven by a sex scandal at the state Capitol and lead in the Flint water supply, the Michigan House of Representatives approved bills aimed at fixing the nation’s worst open records law. The 10-bill…

City Council

It’s Sunshine Week: Ann Arbor and Michigan Struggle With Governmental Transparency

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 13, 2017 5

by Dave Alexander In recognition of Sunshine Week, a time that highlights the need for transparency and accountability in government, Progress Michigan is rolling out several major updates to the Sunshine Squad, an online tool that now…

Ann Arbor Government

Michigan Campaign Finance Network Again Lists Ann Arbor Sen. Warren Among Pols Accepting Most Lobbyist-Paid Hospitality

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 3, 2017 2

IN SEPTEMBER 2011, MLive political analyst Susan J. Demas reported that Ann Arbor’s Democratic State Senator Rebekah Warren was one of only four Michigan legislators who had accepted more than $1,800 in free food and drinks from lobbyists…

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Rep. Adam Zemke Moves to Amend Gun Bill to Close Open Carry Loophole

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 25, 2015 0

by Katie Carey State Representative Adam Zemke (D-Ann Arbor) offered an amendment on Mar. 19 to prohibit the open carrying of guns in schools and other sensitive areas. It would also add public libraries to the list of no-carry zones.…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Once Again Rep. Zemke Shows Poor Judgement

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Nov 5, 2014 0

FROM GETTING INVOLVED in local elections through endorsements in Democratic primary elections between Democratic candidates, to “endorsing” a proposed annexation of the Whitmore Lake Public School district, Rep. Adam Zemke continues to…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Rep. Zemke Wrong to Endorse

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 25, 2014 1

REP. ADAM ZEMKE, a Democrat, has chosen to endorse in the Ward 2 City Council Democratic primary election. We believe this is not only misguided, but demonstrates a singular lack of leadership from a state-level representative. Mr. Zemke’s…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Ann Arbor State Reps Must Focus on Bipartisanship

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jul 19, 2014 0

ANN ARBOR STATE representatives Sen. Rebekah Warren, Rep. Jeff Irwin and Rep. Adam Zemke left Lansing for their break with crucial work undone, including a solution to funding road repairs in Michigan. Republicans are primarily to blame for…

Ann Arbor Government

Michigan Crosswalk Safety Rules Unclear, Hinder Walkability

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jun 21, 2014 0

by Darcie Moran WHEN A CAR and a pedestrian meet at a crosswalk, what’s supposed to happen? It’s a safety question that’s left some Michigan communities requesting more signs to remind drivers to yield for pedestrians. But some…

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Ann Arbor’s State Representatives’ Independent PACS—Leadership Funds Or Havens For Special Interest Money?

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 13, 2014 0

MICHIGAN’S CAMPAIGN FINANCE laws, dating to the mid-1970s, require public disclosure of and set limits on many political contributions. Records for state offices are filed with the Bureau of Elections in the secretary of state’s office in…

Michigan Government

EDITORIAL: Ann Arbor State-Level Representatives’ Roll Call Vote Attendance Records

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jan 12, 2014 0

THE MAJORITY OF the new and returning members of the Michigan House of Representatives can boast perfect attendance records with respect to the 534 roll call votes taken between January and December 2013. Michigan legislators earn $71,865…

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