In a debate that could reshape how the state handles its Sunshine laws, Florida lawmakers are swiftly advancing a bill that proponents say will crack down on “economic terrorists” that are abusing state law by extorting money from governments through frivolous and misleading public records requests.
But opponents say the solution is an overreaction that will “gut” the state’s open records laws and permanently cloud its Sunshine Law tradition.
They warn that the bill removes the only tool the public has to seek redress when government officials violate the state’s public records laws and have offered a compromise that is being rejected. Continue…
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