HomeWorld

A major change is coming to Michigan politics. Here’s what former lawmakers won’t be allowed to do.

World 2 sources 1 country 22m ago

Michigan officials have approved a new ethics measure that will prevent state lawmakers, governors and certain high-ranking executive branch officials from becoming lobbyists for two years after leaving public office, a change supporters say is aimed at reducing conflicts of interest and restoring public trust in government. The law creates what is commonly known as a “cooling-off period” between public service and lobbying work, according to MLive.com.

Summary from source
Read the full story at the source MassLive (Boston, US) · US
Get the news on TelegramTop stories & under-reported picks, straight to your feed — free. Join →

Covered by 2 sources