: A final report from the Michigan Judicial Council explores policies for livestreaming court proceedings. While it notes benefits for transparency and public trust, it also highlights risks such as the potential revictimization of witnesses and safety concerns in high-stakes cases.

: Some local entities, such as the village of Birch Run and certain school boards, have faced public calls for better transparency as they currently do not livestream or record their public meetings. Court and Legal Streams

: The Supreme Court provides live access to oral arguments and public hearings. Remote proceedings are typically streamed via YouTube, and a Virtual Courtroom Directory is available for finding trial court streams.

Several articles and live streams are available regarding government transparency, legal proceedings, and local news in Michigan as of April 28, 2026.