By Christine Sexton TALLAHASSEE — A group with Democratic ties asked State Attorney Willie Meggs’ office on Thursday to fine former governor Jeb Bush for what it calls violations of state public records law and to investigate whether he can be criminally prosecuted for them — but the request may be too late. […]
The Sunshine Law and Open Government -Mount Dora Citizen
Open Government Comes With Sunshine (And Shadows) US Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once said, “Sunlight is the best disinfectant.” Fortunately for us, Florida has some of the cleanest, most effective open government laws in the country. But problems with enforcement and outright abuse of its Sunshine Laws leave citizens still somewhat in the dark. […]
Florida editorial roundup – Bradenton Herald
Gary Pruitt, president and CEO of the Associated Press, nails it on our Other Views page: “The Freedom of Information Act and state open-records laws are powerful reporting tools. But it’s important to remember that they don’t exist just for journalists. They are there for everyone.” Floridians, especially, should take his words to heart, because […]
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