MI: Media Reform
Editor: News Outlets Must Do Better to Regain Consumers' Trust
Americans continue to have little faith in the mainstream news media, with many people under the age of 30 saying they trust information from social …
Court Upholds Feds’ Repeal of Net Neutrality; Allows State Protections
LANSING, Mich. – The Trump administration has the right to repeal Obama-era net-neutrality protections, according to a decision issued Tuesday …
Anaylst: Climate Change is Biggest Headline You Didn't See in 2017
LANSING, Mich. – This year there was no shortage of media coverage of President Donald Trump's every move, but one watchdog group says that …
Michigan Expert: Net Neutrality Not a Problem that Needs Solving
LANSING, Mich. – After winning the battle for open Internet rules two years ago, net neutrality advocates are hoping a wave of public comments …
Federal Court Backs FCC's Treatment of Internet as Utility
WHITESBURG, Ky. – A federal court has upheld the Federal Communication Commission's decision to treat the Internet like a utility – a …
Freedom of Information: Keeping MI Citizens in Driver's Seat
LANSING, Mich. - Today is Freedom of Information Day, part of Sunshine Week, which highlights the need to ensure that government isn't kept behind …
FCC Rules to End "Outrageous" Prison Phone Rates
LANSING, Mich. - Phone calls to and from prison inmates in Michigan will cost a lot less starting next year, thanks to a decision Thursday by the …
Proposal Would Pave Way for Faster Internet for Michiganders
LANSING, Mich. - The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to reclassify the Internet the same as a utility, which …
Symbolic Online Slowdown Hits Internet Today
LANSING, Mich. - The Internet may seem to be slowing down today - but it's actually part of an effort to prevent a future where, according to …
"Marginal Voices" To Speak Loudly at FCC Today
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Internet freedom advocates are calling for a day of action today at the Federal Communications Commission. Internet …
Free Internet Setback? Net Neutrality Defenders Plan Pushback
LANSING, Mich. - FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has signaled his intention to allow broadband Internet service providers such as Comcast and Time Warner …
Michigan Moms "Like" Facebook's Crackdown on Gun Sales
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The social media gun show has new rules, and one group of Michigan moms is pleased with the changes. Facebook is …