Several bills could affectTexans’ ability to obtainvital government information
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Several bills could affectTexans’ ability to obtainvital government information
Every legislative session, several bills are offered that would affect Texans’ right to know what their elected officials are doing and how they are using our tax dollars. Fortunately, several lawmakers recognize the need for government accountability, and propose legislation aimed at improving our open government laws. Unfortunately, others seek to restrict access to vital information or enable officials to conduct business without the public’s…


Kansas government efficiency committee restricts access to public suggestions
Sen. Renee Erickson, a Wichita Republican, on Jan. 14, 2025, at a committee meeting at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka. (Anna Kaminski/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — The chair of the Kansas Senate Committee on Government Efficiency restricted access to public submissions to its suggestion portal until after the 2025 legislative session, despite state law that requires public records be made available as soon as possible. The committee’s online porta…
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