Michigan gets high marks for low ethics

In a newly released reported by the Center for Public Integrity, Michigan scored near the bottom among all states for failing to require public officials to report their personal finances.

Idaho and Vermont tied with Michigan for the bottom ranking.

The report by the center, which advocates for increased disclosure among public officials, may give increased pressure to state officials to expand such requirements. A bill recently passed the House requiring disclosure of income above $1,000 for some elected officials, and Attorney General Mike Cox has raised increased transparency as an issue in his bid to become governor in 2010.

Despite gains in disclosure for some states, 20 states still received poor marks overall, including

Illinois and Indiana.

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[Grandpa2743]

Why am I not surprised?