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Survey says: more think federal government too secretive |
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As access advocates around the nation come together to celebrate national Sunshine Week, a new survey reports that three-quarters of American adults view the federal government as secretive, and
nearly nine in 10 say it's important to know presidential and congressional
candidates' positions on open government when deciding who to vote for. |
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Public meetings: To tape or not to tape? |
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We've been hearing a lot of stories lately about citizens running into
problems with the recording of public meetings. This month, we've
collected a few items on this topic, including some tips from a board
member on what the law allows, a move by one city council member in
Fort Wayne to make audiotapes of that body's meetings more accessible,
and one citizen activist's battle with the city of Franklin over the
taping of a meeting. |
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Help Wanted: Tell us your problems with public access |
This election year, the Society of Professional Journalists (an ICOG affiliate) is trying to identify the biggest problems in getting access to public records. The idea is to put the issues before candidates for political office in each state and ask them where they stand. Find out how
you can offer your input for the 2008 "Sunshine Campaign."
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FOIA advocates worried about implementation of reforms |
ICOG and other access advocates were
pleased to report major improvements to the Freedom of Information Act
after President Bush signed them into law late last year. But already
the administration is raising eyebrows in its implementation of the
changes.
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