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A government that is of, by, and for the people should not operate behind closed doors. We deliver meaningful transparency reforms because honesty and accountability are key to a healthy democracy.

Common Cause ensures that our federal, state, and local governments are transparent and accessible to the public. We are dedicated to creating an open and honest democracy that is accountable to the people. That is why we champion strong government transparency, open meetings, freedom of information, and ethics laws. These important reforms create meaningful opportunities for participation in and access to government.

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Tell Your Lawmakers: We Need the BRITE Act!

It’s time for Michigan to lead the nation in government transparency and accountability. Here’s how you can help. We’re pushing to pass the BRITE Act – a crucial piece of legislation designed to promote government financial transparency and end the lawmaker-to-lobbyist pipeline in Michigan. These reforms are vital to ensuring that our government operates with integrity and in the best interests of all Michiganders. But time is running out to get this passed. Can you...

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Listen to the People: Pass Democracy Reforms This Month

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Listen to the People: Pass Democracy Reforms This Month

After delaying passage of multiple democracy and transparency reforms, Common Cause Michigan is calling for lawmakers to pass these reforms immediately.

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Michigan Legislature Must ‘Prioritize Transparency’ In Passing Financial Disclosure Laws

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Michigan Legislature Must ‘Prioritize Transparency’ In Passing Financial Disclosure Laws

LANSING, MI — Following the Michigan Legislature’s introduction of HB 5248 - 5258 and SB 613 - 616 — two separate bill packages seeking to define which state officials and their immediate family should disclose their financials to the public and how — Common Cause Michigan is calling on the Legislature to pass legislation implementing comprehensive disclosure requirements.

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