Michigan Legislature Takes Up FOIA Bill to End Exemption for Legislature, Governor
Source: redstate.com
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Review finds states' rules often put the burden of enforcing open government on private citizens | Natlnewsap
A nationwide review of state procedures by The Associated Press and CNHI News reveals a patchwork of complicated systems for resolving open government disputes that often put the burden of
Source: chickashanews.com
Calling for changes in NY's 'broken' public records request system
Government transparency advocates say New Yorks laws often make it too difficult and too costly for members of the public to obtain what should be public information.
Source: lockportjournal.com
Pelosi's Subway Boondoggle One Of Countless Spending Secrets
Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is awarding her March 2024 Squeal Award to Biden's Treasury Department for keeping taxpayers in the dark.
Source: thefederalist.com
PIAA court ruling a victory for 'Sunshine,' public access | Staff/Guest Columns
Standing before a room full of editors and reporters, Bill Bowman reminded his peers that access to public information is not just a journalistic concern.
Source: gettysburgtimes.com
How the Tampa fire chief called the cops on a reporter seeking a public record
Tampa Bay Times reporter Justin Garcia appeared on the Tuesday Cafe with Sean Kinane on Tuesday (March 12) to discuss how the Tampa fire chief called the police when he requested the personnel records of a firefighter who was dismissed after being accused of lying.Garcia had requested the file in person at the Tampa Fire Department headquarters downtown. He had requested the document through an online portal but thought it would be quicker to get the documents in person.
Source: wmnf.org
Editorial: Dial into civics
A week ago, voters across Vermont sent some clear messages to elected officials.
United States Sarah Copeland Hanzas Copeland Hanzas Youth Civic Health Teacher Advisory Group Us Supreme Court
Source: rutlandherald.com
In the light of day
As we mark Sunshine Week 2024, we are reminded that despite the media’s and public’s best efforts, there remain times when the people’s business gets conducted behind closed doors.
United States American Society Of News Editors Us Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis News Leaders Association Sunshine Week American Society
Source: wvnews.com
Our View: Demand transparency from local government
This week is Sunshine Week. It has nothing to do with the weather, despite the warmer temperatures and recent proliferation of sun-seekers in Lake Havasu City. No, Sunshine Week has
Source: havasunews.com
States have hodgepodge of cumbersome rules for enforcing Sunshine Laws
A nationwide review of procedures by The Associated Press and CNHI News revealed a patchwork of complicated systems for resolving open government disputes that often put the burden of enforcing
Source: salemnews.com