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Locked out of local government
Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials.
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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials.
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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
Open government advocates say high fees, delays and outright refusals from local governments to release information are among the common complaints. Researchers say local agencies generally lack sufficient staff and
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Local Governments in US Are Making More Decisions Behind Closed Doors
Some observers say there's a striking trend toward secrecy among local governments across the US.
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Residents decry increased government secrecy
Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials.
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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
“Governments feel emboldened to basically flout democracy (and) say, ‘We’re in charge. Don’t question us. We’re not telling you what’s up,’” one researcher said.
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US local governments face backlash from residents amid growing secrecy
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Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools | News, Sports, Jobs
Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public
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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy
SUMMARY: A collaboration between The Associated Press and CNHI News has found it’s getting harder for the public to access information at the local government level in many states, including
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