By Allison Shirk NORTH PORT — The city of North Port put in writing a public records policy that would limit the number of public records an individual or news organization can request in one day — a move that Barbara Petersen, president of the First Amendment Foundation out of Tallahassee, said is an “impermissible […]
Open Government Takes A Hit But It Seems Little Can Be Done – WFSU
The House GOP met behind closed doors Tuesday to discuss their strategy regarding a possible expansion of Medicaid. The move has raised the ire of the Democrats and open government advocates, but it seems there’s very little that can be done. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) says the House Republican caucus met Tuesday morning […]
Public exemption bills throw long shadows over Sunshine Week – SunSentinel
Looking at the growing list of proposed exemptions for consideration during the 2015 legislative session, I kept hearing the lyrics to the Four Tops “It’s the Same Old Song” running through my mind. Our legislators, it seems, are quick to respond to complaints from government agencies and special interest lobbyists about too much openness, yet […]
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