A J Johnson

What is FOIA? We’ve got a guide to the Freedom of Information Act so you can access public records.

A J Johnson's portfolio of public regional, state, county and city government meetings.

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act requires public bodies to make decisions by vote, allow public comment and make more transparency measures. Here’s what to know.

Know your rights and the accommodations you’re entitled to under the 1990 American Disabilities Act.

Detroit Documenters covered the Detroit Department of Appeals and Hearings 2025-2026 budget hearing. The proposed budget for the Department of Appeals and Hearings is $1.9 million.

Giving public comment at meetings in Detroit is easy, but there are a few things to know about your rights.

Saanvi Kalia, a 17-year-old, founded EcoFlo to raise awareness about sustainable menstrual products and reduce plastic waste.

Detroit's new dust ordinance is a good start, but it relies too much on residents to hold polluters accountable.

There is a magnetic sense of togetherness, grit, and resolve that is found in very few places, and that makes us – those who weathered the storms – unique, writes Hubbard-Richard resident AJ Johnson.

Thomasenia Johnson took her love of crochet and turned it into a force to benefit those in need – one plastic bag at a time.