Butzel Long attorney Jennifer Dukarski interviewed by WXYZ Detroit on the Freedom of Information Act

1.27.2021

The fight for transparency: 7 Investigators explore Michigan's public records rules

By: Heather Catallo, Ross Jones

(WXYZ) - Our goal is to always be transparent about how we gather news and how we verify information.

As part of our effort to increase news literacy, we’re taking you inside the law in Michigan that enables our reporters to get the truth from the government.

The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, is the law that allows anyone to ask a government body for public records.

Click here to watch the interview with Jennifer Dukarski on WXYZ Detroit.

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