TAG / MICHIGAN
RESULTS
CORRUPTION
Michigan Journalist Sues State Attorney General’s Office Over “Grant-and-Delay” FOIA Practices
Despite repeated reform efforts, Michigan’s FOIA remains ineffective, leaving citizens and journalists blocked from accessing critical government records.
CORRUPTION
Michigan Continues to Stonewall Expansion of Freedom of Information
With bills stalled in committee and automatic deletion of digital records hindering transparency, Michigan’s reputation on open government suffers while advocates consider a pricey citizen petition to force reform.
MENTAL HEALTH
Investigation Reveals Chronic Delays in Handling Michigan Psychiatric Abuse Complaints
Legislators call for stronger oversight after audit exposes widespread neglect, unanswered complaints and apparent efforts to conceal abuse in state hospitals.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Michigan Church Attack Reflects Growing Pattern of Bigotry and Violence
Authorities investigate motives as communities mourn, but leaders vow: Hate will not triumph.
MENTAL HEALTH
Michigan Psychiatric Hospital Collapses Along with the System That Enabled It
Pontiac General lost federal funding after a damning record of abuse and neglect. Now it seeks accreditation while housing just four patients.
MENTAL HEALTH
Pontiac Hospital Latest in Tsunami of Reports of Violence and Abuse at Psychiatric Institutions
A Michigan psychiatric hospital loses government funding over abuse allegations that include an unwarranted death and coercion to receive dangerous treatment.
