Michigan subsidy board beefs up ethics rules. Critics ask what took so long

The Michigan subsidy board, which manages large sums of taxpayer money, has tightened its ethics rules to require public disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. This change comes after a former board member faced criminal charges, prompting calls for more transparency. Critics are questioning why it took this long to implement such crucial measures, highlighting ongoing concerns about governance and accountability in public funding bodies. The new rules aim to rebuild public trust and ensure more ethical practices in the distribution of subsidies.