OUR OPINION: State and federal lawmakers put government transparency at risk HeraldEd@MiamiHerald.com Don’t let Florida’s beloved moniker fool you. The elected leaders of the Sunshine State have steadily blacked out the windows, closed the blinds and dimmed the lights on Floridians’ ability to see how their money is spent, who’s pocketing it […]
Fed open record abuse hard to punish – Longview News-Journal: Local News
Federal employees who improperly withhold public information are subject to discipline or job loss under American open government law, but don’t hold your breath waiting for that to happen. Today marks the start of Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information…Click here to […]
Bills put more teeth in public records laws
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A measure aimed at strengthening Florida’s public records laws moved easily through a Senate committee on Thursday, coincidentally the same day former Gov. Reubin Askew died. He had led the campaign to pass Florida’s 1976 Sunshine Amendment, which required financial disclosure by all public officials, candidates and employees. The bill, […]
