Michigan’s Senate is hearing testimony about an expansion of the Freedom of Information Act. On Wednesday, there was discussion of amending the state’s current act, which requires government disclosure of public information when requested. The current lack of transparency could make it easier to hide potential criminal activity or ethical questions.

WSJM reports that at the same time, Republicans in the State House have introduced legislation that would not allow for transparency, which would make all parts of the Michigan government subject to information requests.