The Lookout: As the Pandemic Drags on, Cal Lawmakers Push Bills to Keep Public Meetings Virtual - Los Angeles Sentinel
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As California Opens for Business, Public Hearings Allowed To Continue Remotely Through At Least September 30, 2021 | Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass
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Make online meetings for public agencies a fixture in California
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Pedro Nava and Bill Emmerson
California is in danger of taking a big step backward when it comes to the state governmentâs use of technology. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature can prevent that from happening, but they must act quickly.
Last year, at the start of the pandemic, Newsom issued an executive order temporarily permitting state boards and commissions to meet via remote technology, with no physical location accessible to the public.Â
What happened? Public accessibility improved, costs went down, and the state government glimpsed a far more diverse and inclusive future.Â
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