LANSING, Mich. — A recent statewide poll shows Michigan voters trust local newspapers and their digital platforms to provide them with accurate information about the actions of elected officials.
The poll of likely November 2026 voters commissioned by EPIC-MRA showed that Michigan voters continue to view local newspapers and their digital platforms as the most trusted and effective source for public notices and information about government actions.
Nearly 60% of survey respondents said they trust a local newspaper or a local newspaper and its website over a government website when it comes to publishing public notices and information on local government budgets, information on spending by elected officials and details about zoning and taxation issues and more.
