Keep a strong light on the workings of government

Public records ombudsman: Wyoming could benefit from uniform fee structure, stronger enforcement

A strong sense of civic duty made a career in law enforcement appealing to Darlena Potter. Yet, after studying administration of justice as a University of Wyoming undergrad, she decided she was too timid to hit the streets with a…

Keep a strong light on the workings of government

In a time when trust in institutions is being tested and transparency is more important than ever, access to public records stands as a cornerstone of democracy.

We Have a Long Way to Go for Massachusetts Residents to Have the Government Transparency We Deserve

As Pioneer Institute observes Sunshine Week, we are disappointed by the legislature’s attempts to deny what the vast majority of voters want: an audit of the legislature by our State Auditor. Trying to avoid an audit further exacerbates the loss of public trust. After all, what are we left to think? Do they have something to hide? That is not the government our founders intended; nor is it what 72 percent of Massachusetts voters wanted. This yea…