2016 Volume II, Issue I

State Legislatures Scramble to Meet in the Age of Coronavirus March 31, 2020
State Legislatures Scramble to Meet in the Age of Coronavirus In Arkansas, lawmakers convened inside of a basketball arena, maintaining social distancing in the tiered rows of seating to cast in-person votes on emergency legislation. Ohio legislators voted from separate rooms, dressed in casual clothing after Senate leaders observed that business attire typically requires dry cleaning so […]
In Pennsylvania, local governments still seeking guidance on open meetings rules amid coronavirus outbreak March 27, 2020
In Pennsylvania, local governments still seeking guidance on open meetings rules amid coronavirus outbreak A key Pennsylvania state senator says he’s not ready to push forward a House-passed bill that would codify what steps governmental bodies — from county commissions to local zoning boards — must follow to conduct business during the coronavirus outbreak. On […]
Texas City Virtual meeting may have violated Open Meetings Act March 25, 2020
Texas City Virtual meeting may have violated Open Meetings Act The city's first attempt Monday at holding a virtual public meeting of the city council was plagued by technical issues that made video spotty and audio sometimes impossible to hear. Moreover, it may have violated the state's Open Meetings Act. Under Gov. Greg Abbot's emergency […]
132 Organizations Sign Statement on Government Coronavirus Emergency Transparency March 20, 2020
132 Organizations Sign Statement on Government Coronavirus Emergency Transparency 132 organizations have signed a statement to state, tribal and local public institutions voicing concerns about transparency and access to meetings and records as these institutions respond to the Coronavirus emergency. Organizations representing diverse constituencies and political ideologies have joined together to advise these governing bodies that […]
News Release - Biennial open government survey reveals big challenges March 13, 2020
News Release - Biennial open government survey reveals big challenges March 16, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: Daniel Bevarly Executive Director, NFOIC dbevarly@nfoic.org 352-294-7082 Fewer watchdogs, uncooperative public officials are biggest challenges to open government today, according to Open Government Survey The news media has shown a declining interest and […]
News Release - New service tracks state transparency-related bills March 13, 2020
News Release - New service tracks state transparency-related bills March 16, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: Daniel Bevarly Executive Director, NFOIC dbevarly@nfoic.org 352-294-7082 New service tracks state transparency-related bills The National Freedom of Information Coalition is pleased to unveil a new bill tracking tool that will allow the public to more […]

Connecticut Foundation for Open Government

2016 Volume II, Issue I

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