Preparing and filing a tax return can be a daunting task for anyone. However, help is available. | Image Source: jber.jb.mil - Credit: U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera
Preparing and filing a tax return can be a daunting task for anyone. However, help is available. | Image Source: jber.jb.mil - Credit: U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has released reports linked to accusations of businesses suspected of violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 executive orders.
The document release was initiated due to a settlement with the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation
The Mackinac Center sued the licensing department for the documents after the department delayed releasing the reports. The release was requested through the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
According to the lawsuit, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy petitioned for any cease-and-desist letters related to the report.
Specifically, any letters that LARA sent to companies who allegedly violated Whitmer's emergency executive orders.
Additionally, the center also demanded any complaints filed with the state regarding businesses allegedly violating the orders.
“Michigan's public records law exists so people can see what their government is doing and hold them accountable,” said Jarrett Skorup, director of marketing and communications at the Mackinac Center in a press release. “But what good is the law if the government can withhold information for as long as they want? We’re pleased that the department has finally released the information, but it shouldn’t require waiting six months and filing a lawsuit to get public records from government officials.”
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