Orlando Sentinel August 30, 2019 These are punishing times for Florida’s public records law. Too many local governments have long made sport of requests for public records. They demand to know why someone wants the information (that’s illegal). They say there’s no one around to deal with the request (also illegal). Or they ignore the […]
To Tampa Bay’s politicians: Furtive is not a good look
Tampa Bay Times by Graham Brink August 29, 2019 Some things aren’t illegal. They might not be technically unethical, either. But they certainly look bad. They don’t pass the smell test, leaving even the Pollyannas among us with arched brows. The cases often involve politicians who should know better. They carry out their plans despite […]
The Justice Department Can’t Keep Its Own Law Secret Forever
Politico by Christian Farias August 29, 2019 When the Supreme Court and lower courts interpret the Constitution and laws, their decrees are public, accessible and subject to debate. In some instances, if an interpretation of the law doesn’t sit well with the public, Congress can respond by amending the law, effectively nullifying a court’s decision. […]
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