A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit regarding a Freedom of Information Act request from Progress Michigan. The lawsuit dates back to 2016, when Bill Shuette was Attorney General.
Current Attorney General Dana Nessel said, “The Freedom of Information Act protects the people’s right to inspect and receive public records, including concerning official business that may have been sent or received on personal email accounts. I appreciate Progress Michigan bringing attention to this important issue, and, as a result of its lawsuit, the State revised its FOIA procedures to reflect best practices. The State serves the people of Michigan, and they deserve to know what we are doing and how we are doing it.”
Progress Michigan describes itself as seeking “to provide a strong, credible voice that holds public officials and government accountable for their actions impacting working Michiganders”.
The Attorney General’s office no longer uses personal email accounts to conduct official business.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
