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Allor still pushing for increased government transparency
RELEASE|January 9, 2019

Bipartisan solution would give people access to more public information

State Rep. Sue Allor, along with a bipartisan group of House colleagues, today introduced a comprehensive plan to increase the transparency of state government.

Allor, of Wolverine, said Michigan is one of a very few states that still exempts its governor, lieutenant governor and the Legislature from sunshine laws. The House solution would remove these exemptions and make the government more accountable to the people of Michigan.

“I’m proud of the similar plan we introduced last term, which received unanimous approval in the House, but never made it to the governor’s desk,” Allor said. “This is the first bill I’m introducing this term – I’m not willing to give up on this measure. The people of Michigan have a right to a transparent government, one that is open and can be held accountable. This will remain among my highest priorities.”

The transparency plan would subject the Legislature to a new Legislative Open Records Act (LORA) and the governor and lieutenant governor to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

“I served, willingly, with openness and honesty during my time as Cheboygan County Commissioner, and state representatives should be held to that same standard,” Allor said.

The plan, laid out in House Bills 4007-16, has been referred to the House Government Operations Committee for consideration.

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