Michigan is currently one of two states that don't require state officeholders to file any type of personal financial disclosure to reveal potential conflicts of interest. However, the state House is now considering whether to adopt a financial disclosure reporting system. MCFN examined how the proposal compares to what's already been happening in other states. read more

posted on 06/20/2019

A state senator introduced a bill that could have benefited a company he once worked for. In Michigan, unlike other states, such can remain secret unless state lawmakers decide to run for higher office or they choose to voluntarily disclose information about their personal finances. read more

posted on 07/26/2018