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Malloy, The Supposed 'Transparency' Governor, Blasted As 'Foe Of FOI'
The Hartford CourantDannel P. Malloy came into office as governor two years ago saying he's committed to "open and transparent" government, but recent events have put that assertion in question. "Transparent" and "transparency" are the words that leaders use these days...Tags: Government, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Crime, Law and Justice, Newspaper and Magazine, Executive Branch
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Legislative Proposals Dim The Lights On Freedom Of Information
The Hartford CourantEvery year the lights go out a little more on the public's right to know about its government, and they're growing dimmer again in 2013. Legislation pending in the Connecticut General Assembly could further erode the state's Freedom of Information Law...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Crime, Law and Justice, Laws, Executive Branch
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Right-to-Know Law facing five-year checkup
It's been five years since Pennsylvania government stepped out of the shadows by rewriting its open records law to give citizens much more access to how governments operate and spend public money. Many people, including me, believe the new Right-to-...Tags: Government, Human Rights, Kerry A. Benninghoff, Centre County, Laws
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You have no right to state workers' numbers
If you were ever shot down asking a pretty girl for her phone number, you're not alone. Trust me, they don't spill their digits to everyone who asks. I bet few people would confuse state bureaucrats for beauty queens, but it's not easy getting their...Tags: Government, Civil and Public Service, Crime, Law and Justice, Laws, Executive Branch
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Privilege Penchant Still Dogging Katz
The Hartford CourantPlease allow me to take a moment to begin this column with a few words of appreciation for sharp-eyed readers who add to my knowledge of a subject after I've written a column about it. Thank you also for helping to shine a light on some of the murkier...Tags: Government, Civil and Public Service, Norwalk (Fairfield, Connecticut), Laws, Crime, Law and Justice
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Why Won't New Weapons-Offender Registry Be Open To Public?
The Hartford CourantConnecticut legislators say a key provision that sets their tough new gun-control law apart from other states' measures is its first-in-the-nation "dangerous weapon offender registry" — which will list the names and addresses of those convicted of...Tags: Connecticut Gun Control Law (2013), Personal Weapon Control, Crime, Law and Justice, Laws, Sex Crimes
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State Spending Habit Still Out Of Control
The Hartford CourantPrepare for weeks of talk about the state's deteriorating finances as Gov. Dannel begins another unhappy chapter of the tale of declining fortunes. The problem is that state government spends more than is produced by the array of taxes it imposes. The...Tags: Kevin Rennie, Government, Budgets and Budgeting, Crime, Law and Justice, Executive Branch
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Newton: Fighting the good fight
The ability of Californians to scrutinize their government may rest on the outcome of a little-known case unfolding in a tiny Northern California town. It began routinely enough. Tim Crews, the pugnacious, 69-year-old editor and publisher of the...
Tags: Government, Judges, Public Officials, Crime, Law and Justice, Newspaper and Magazine
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State orders county to release reassessment records
Lehigh County is more determined than ever before to prevent property owners from getting their hands on documents showing how their properties were reassessed, after a state agency ordered it to provide some records to a Bethlehem homeowner. The state...Tags: Judges, Religion and Belief, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Values
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Thursday Morning Reads: FAMU, UF and Sunshine Laws
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Thursday. Here are the top stories we're reading this morning. * The Sun Sentinel looks at the overhaul proposed for Citizens. * The Orlando Sentinel writes that lawmakers are hopeful that the state will... -
Friday Morning Coffee: The weekend warm-up.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekGood Friday Morning, Fellow Seekers. Another weekend is upon us. And if you live here in the Seat of Government, it's shaping up to be a rainy one. So batten down the hatches, bust out some board games and get...... -
How to use Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law
Watchdog with Paul MuschickToday's Watchdog column highlights yet another battle for information between a citizen and her government. In this case, the citizen won, sort of, by using the state Right-to-Know Law. Here's how to use it to your advantage. Marguerite Fredericks of........
May 24, 2013
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May 8, 2013
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