It is with deep regret that I confess that my efforts have thus far been futile to motivate public attorneys in the Sunshine State to abide by the Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Act at public hearings, where they are wont to whisper in the ears of other public officials just as attorneys once secretly […]
Look into the Sunshine Laws – Herald-Tribune
When Florida’s Government-in-the Sunshine and Public Records Laws were initiated, communications were largely limited to written words on paper documents, face-to-face discussions and conversations on hard-wired telephones. Those means of communicating still exist, of course, and can lead to lawsuits and disagreements over application of Florida’s laws on open meetings and records. But the addition […]
Editorial: Scott’s secrecy – Ocala Star Banner
Gov. Rick Scott left private business for public service but has continued to act like a CEO with something to hide. The latest example is revelations that the governor’s office used private email accounts and personal cellphones to hide details about a $5 million project to revamp property around the governor’s mansion. This is despite […]