September 18, 2016 – Tampa Bay Times by Tamara Lush and Mike Schneider, Associated Press A joint investigation by The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity found that drugmakers that produce opioid painkillers and allied advocacy groups spent more than $3.8 million on campaign contributions and lobbying over the past decade in Florida […]
Editorial: Florida lawmakers should reject egregious public records bills – TCPalm
01/08/16 – It has become an annual ritual in Tallahassee: Fending off attacks on citizens’ access to public records and government meetings. The state Attorney General’s website boasts that “Florida is proud to lead the nation in providing public access to government meetings and records.” Yes, state law provides broad access to the meetings and […]
Florida open-government advocates are ready for a fight – Orlando Sentinel
By Steven Lemongello Advocates of open government met in Orlando on Monday to discuss ways to fight what they describe as a growing trend toward government secrecy in Florida. The Florida Sunshine Coalition, part of the Florida First Amendment Foundation of Tallahassee, called for increased cooperation among newspapers, TV stations, nonprofit groups, academic institutions and law […]
