THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 10, 2015……….Senators scolded the Florida Supreme Court for trampling on their First Amendment rights as lawmakers began a special session Monday aimed at redrawing congressional districts the court said were gerrymandered to help the Republican Party. The special session will mark the third time the Legislature will attempt to craft a […]
SUNSHINE WEEK: Editorial: Florida without sunshine wouldn’t be pretty – Florida Society of News Editors
State laws requiring that government conduct its business in public and that the records of official business be available for public inspection are as critical to the functioning of our government as fair elections and a free press. Consider the ongoing debate about Hillary Clinton’s emails while secretary of state, and ask yourself whether our […]
Florida chips away at your right to know – Sun-Sentinel
When it comes to government transparency, Florida is considered a national role model. But today our state’s famous Sunshine Law — actually a series of laws that guarantee your access to government meetings and records — is under attack. With shocking impunity, government officials are blocking your right to know by charging exorbitant fees, creating […]