While being trained as a Public Administrator at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, one of the most rigorous programs in the country, the University made sure we left our studies prepared, not only to be efficient and effective public administrators, but also fully understanding the weight and role of leadership ethics in the public […]
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The state Supreme Court has spent a lot of money — literally millions of dollars — to update the computer systems in its magistrate and circuit courts across the state. But whether that will ever pay off for the public in the ways that were envisioned remains to be seen. Times have changed a lot […]
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Why is the $92,600 taken from the Water Fund to pay City Hall salaries something citizens should even be concerned about? Every dollar that the City can avoid paying the salaries of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager from the General Fund is another dollar that they can transfer to the City Hall Expansion […]
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The Jackson Free Press is asking the Hinds County Board of Supervisors to delay its unanimous vote yesterday to dispose of documents relating to its former administrations as well as former County Administrator’s files from 1984 to 2007 without specifying the number or the content of those documents. After reviewing the State of Mississippi’s records-retention […]
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STRASBURG, Colo. — The five-member Strasburg Fire Protection District board is facing a lawsuit, accused of violating state law regarding executive session. A group of concerned citizens, Friends of Strasburg Fire, filed a complaint last week in Adams County Court, alleging the group went into executive session without a vote and discussed items that aren’t […]
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In October, interested citizens can learn about open government laws at free seminars in the Treasure Valley. Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, who is leading the seminars, will explain what these laws cover and how to comply in a “fun and accessible format,” according to a press release from Idahoans for Open Government, a non-profit coalition […]
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One of California’s oldest government transparency laws is expected to get a boost if a new bill that removes the fear of a financial burden from those requesting public records is signed into law in the coming weeks. The proposed measure from a Silicon Valley lawmaker could clear the way for more open government. Sen. Bob Wieckowski, […]
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SAN ANTONIO — Two state legislative aides will soon be honored for their work connected to Texas’ open records law. Kelsey Erickson, general counsel to Sen. Kirk Watson, and Katy Aldredge, capitol director for Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, will receive the James Madison Award, presented by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. (Read more here…) […]
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Top staffers for Gov. Kate Brown privately worked against a pro-transparency bill that ultimately failed in June, according to records released by Oregon’s public records advocate in the wake of her resignation Monday. Brown has pledged to increase transparency under her watch since she was sworn in as governor in 2015. Yet memos and emails show […]
Denver’s Police Department has agreed to a $50,000 settlement with Colorado Independent Editor Susan Greene, whose First Amendment rights officers violated when they wrongfully handcuffed and detained her for photographing police last summer. As part of the settlement, Denver agrees to significantly strengthen First Amendment and sensitivity trainings for police through at least 2024. The department also will update […]
