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Three Cheers for Michigan House Democrats

Questioning MEDC transparency is the right thing to do

… The latest salvo against the MEDC was inspired, at least in part, … complained about the lack of transparency at Michigan’s department … obtain information from the MEDC. “I don’t think the Legislature … Joseph Rivet actually argued the MEDC should lose its funding over … Republicans to complain about MEDC transparency, or in recent years. Sen. …

State's Corporate Welfare Agency Tone Deaf to Requests for Transparency

MEDC treats transparency 'as an annoyance'

Making transparency a condition for receiving selective state … to provide much-needed transparency at the MEDC, companies accepting tax credits … conclusion of the hearing, the MEDC's chief executive, Steve Arwood, … rights to provide public transparency concerning the agreement?” …

Legislators Who Promote Transparency Should Start by Disclosing Corporate Welfare Deals

MEDC secrecy patronizes lawmakers and public

… Act. That could mean more transparency for taxpayers and voters. … Corporation to more sunshine. The MEDC is the state’s department of … bureaucracy. The failure of MEDC programs to create and maintain … to keep its records secret. MEDC officials routinely stymie … I’ve recommended before, the MEDC should be shut down in its …

MEDC Testimony a Reminder That More Transparency is Needed

New legislation would make the MEDC more transparent and accountable

… reminded this viewer why the MEDC needs more transparency and accountability. The MEDC’s chief operating officer, Amanda … described reviews of the MSF-MEDC by the Michigan Office of the … questions about the MEDC’s transparency and its programs’ effectiveness …

Let the Sun Shine In

Specific MEDC/MEGA Transparency Recommendations

… "incentive" deal, but the lack of transparency that characterizes this entire … specific reforms to correct this transparency deficit. If these hearings are … proposals and compare them to actual MEDC practices. The contrast will be stark. LaFaive's transparency recommendations include: Restore …

This Just In … Longwoods Out

Secretive MEDC consultant replaced

… to show you their report card. The MEDC, the state agency responsible for Pure … economy fared no better. Unlike the MEDC’s contractor we used publicly available … this is a great opportunity for the MEDC to demonstrate the confidence it has … It should mandate 100 percent transparency in the methods and data sources …

Dodgy Metrics, No Real Accountability At Tax-Funded Tourism Marketing Program

Agency may have good reason to prefer Pure Michigan’s fluff to real transparency

… afternoon of March 16, the MEDC responded in part to our request.  … Development Corporation. The MEDC administers the state’s corporate … has long been a critic of the MEDC and its programs, as well as … ongoing example. Recently, the MEDC denied significant portions … this, in the interest of transparency, our request asked MEDC …

MEDC Questioned About Its Transparency

Questions about how tax dollars spent could warrant new legislation

… Michigan budget. On June 13, 2011, MEDC sent him a document that was … the costs of supplies." The MEDC describes itself as "a public-private … the most recognized of the MEDC's responsibilities is Pure Michigan. … things going on in Michigan. The MEDC website also has a section on transparency, but Rep. Genetski and …

Secretive Bidder Wins Pure Michigan Contract Over Transparent One

Auditor General, not MEDC, should hire reviews of corporate welfare programs

… Valient made “100 percent transparency” a centerpiece of its proposal. The MEDC has a reputation for obfuscation … Legislature should strip from the MEDC the right to review its own … investment from Pure Michigan. The MEDC has appeared perfectly comfortable … addition to the promised transparency of survey design and data …

The MEDC’s Pure Michigan Puffery: Part II

Reforms could make agency more credible

… criticism for its lack of transparency, which most recently was … percent in one year. If the MEDC (and Travel Michigan) ever … culture into one of authentic transparency and intellectual forthrightness. … would the work of a reshaped MEDC look like? First, an independent … Legislature’s auditor general — not the MEDC itself — should be responsible …