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5 days ago

Board ratifies three-year tentative agreement with Moreland Teachers Association; AB 1200 disclosure opened and closed The Moreland Board of Trustees approved a three-year tentative contract with the Moreland Teachers Association that includes a $3,380 lump-sum increase per salary cell, new longevity steps and other changes; the board also held and closed a public AB 1200 disclosure hearing on the agreement.

The Moreland School District just approved a groundbreaking three-year contract with teachers, featuring significant salary increases and new longevity payments!

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1 week ago

Sen. Kran proposes pilot to test state campaign‑finance software for local reporting Sen. Kran described a bill directing the Campaign Finance Board to run a feasibility study and pilot a pruned version of state campaign‑finance software in four local jurisdictions to standardize local reporting; members asked about fiscal impact and the bill was laid over.

Sen. Kran's latest proposal could revolutionize local election reporting by testing new campaign-finance software in Minnesota's jurisdictions!

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3 weeks ago

BOE special taxes report: alcoholic beverage and insurers revenue slightly above forecasts BOE staff reported revenues for the tax and insurers program at about $2.19 billion (0.08% above forecast) and alcoholic beverage tax receipts around $263 million (1.2% above forecast); staff noted declines in beer and wine consumption and growth in ready‑to‑drink products.

California's tax revenue from alcoholic beverages and insurers is exceeding forecasts, but market shifts could reshape future earnings—what does this mean for consumers and businesses alike?

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4 weeks ago

Utah lawmakers just passed a new bill ensuring 45 days of public notice for most government property sales, while cleverly accommodating short-term airport leases that defy the norm.

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4 weeks ago

House advances resolution over Judge Torgerson’s comments; impeachment discussed but not pursued House leadership condemned comments by a judge, said a resolution condemning Judge Torgerson passed committee and is likely to be considered by the House, and said impeachment was discussed earlier but the caucus opted for a resolution and public disclosure so voters can decide.

Utah House leaders are taking a stand against Judge Torgerson's controversial comments, with a resolution set to empower voters and a heated debate on impeachment hanging in the balance.

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1 month ago

Committee advances bill clarifying scope and disclosure rules for Office of Independent Investigations The committee advanced engrossed substitute House Bill 2,508, which clarifies the scope of authority of the Office of Independent Investigations and includes public disclosure requirements and privacy protections; the measure was advanced without recommendation to the Ways and Means Committee.

The Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step by advancing House Bill 2,508, which could redefine how the Office of Independent Investigations handles public disclosures and privacy protections.

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1 month ago

PDC enforcement report: 65 complaints filed, 219 active cases and group enforcement orders issued At its Feb. 12 meeting the PDC enforcement manager reported 65 complaints filed in the Jan. 15–Feb. 4 reporting window, 219 active compliance cases, and that group enforcement produced 62 orders; staff also sent 92 warnings to lobbyists for missing L2 reports.

The PDC's latest report reveals a surge in enforcement activity with 65 complaints and 219 active cases, highlighting a pivotal moment in transparency and accountability for local candidates.

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1 month ago

Committee clears change to campaign-account termination threshold House Bill 2450 would limit automatic termination of inactive campaign accounts to those holding $1,000 or less in assets and liabilities; committee adopted a technical amendment and passed the bill amid debate over whether the prior law had yet taken effect.

A new bill could protect inactive campaign accounts with over $1,000 from automatic termination, sparking debate on its potential impact.

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1 month ago

Committee backs changes to Truth-in-Taxation process to give public earlier notice House Bill 236 would require taxing entities to hold a May meeting when contemplating tax increases, publish two budgets (one without the increase and one with), and operate on the budget without the increase until the Truth-in-Taxation hearing. The committee passed the substitute unanimously.

Utah's House Bill 236 is set to revolutionize transparency in property tax increases, ensuring taxpayers get a clearer picture before decisions are made!

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1 month ago

Subcommittee lays on table bill requiring 24‑hour public notice after extended generator events After debate and testimony from environmental and industry witnesses, the subcommittee voted 9–1 to lay on the table HB154, which would have required public notice within 24 hours when data‑center backup generators run beyond routine testing.

A proposed bill in Virginia aimed at ensuring public transparency on data-center backup generator use was laid on the table despite strong advocacy from environmental supporters.

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1 month ago

Subcommittee approves narrow records exemption for predesignation terrorism notices amid transparency concerns HB 1473 would exempt portions of the chief of domestic security’s notice and findings to the governor and cabinet from public records if disclosure would reveal information "critical to state or national security." The bill passed the subcommittee 13-4 after extensive testimony from both sponsors and transparency advocates who called the exemption too vague.

A controversial bill in Florida is raising alarms as it seeks to limit public access to records related to domestic terrorism designations, sparking fierce debate on security versus transparency.

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1 month ago

Panel approves bill to require public posting of agency guidance documents (House Bill 32 81) House Bill 32 81 would require agencies to publish guidance documents publicly; the committee approved the measure 12-0 after questions about where documents would be posted, staffing impact and the definition of guidance documents.

A unanimous vote from the House committee has set the stage for a groundbreaking transparency measure, requiring state agencies in Oklahoma to publicly post their guidance documents.

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1 month ago

Panel advances bill to require disclosure of beneficial owners in property disposals The committee advanced a bill requiring explanatory statements for disposal of public-authority property to list all beneficial owners and to make that information publicly available; the measure was moved, seconded and reported to the floor by voice vote.

New legislation has the potential to revolutionize property transparency in New York by requiring public disclosure of all beneficial owners involved in property disposals.

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1 month ago

The Utah Senate is on the brink of allowing human composting, igniting a fierce debate over property rights and disclosure for future homeowners.

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1 month ago

SB 777 speeds work group on abandoned endowment-care cemeteries; SB 861 adds disclosure requirements Advisory committee staff said SB 777 moves up the bureau’s timeline to convene a work group on abandoned endowment-care cemeteries (convene by March 1, 2026; report by June 1, 2026). SB 861 requires online disclosure of hydrolysis and reduction facilities. The bureau will use workshops to prepare the report.

California's Cemetery and Funeral Bureau is set to revamp its operations with new legislation that could transform how we care for abandoned cemeteries and disclose facility information.

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1 month ago

Residents Press Grand County Commission to Make Gardner Institute Study Public Public commenters asked the county to release drafts and the final Gardner Institute report and to answer questions about changes to the agreement, delivery dates and who reviewed drafts before the commission votes on an amendment to extend the study deadline.

Residents are demanding transparency from the Grand County Commission over a controversial $60,000 study, questioning why crucial reports might be kept secret.

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2 months ago

Trump Reveals What He Wants to Do With Money From Bonkers IRS Lawsuit Donald Trump is determined to take $10 billion from U.S. taxpayers.

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He wants to get a lot of money and get people to turn on those he thinks responsibile by blaming them for the outrageous cost to the taxpayers.
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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 months ago

Board backs NASBA white paper on private equity and asks for APS disclosure guidance; declines AICPA technical comment for now After an extended discussion of alternative practice structures (APS) and private-equity investment, the board instructed staff to draft a letter to NASBA supporting the white paper, urging required disclosure of APS to the public and recommending peer-review consideration; the board opted not to prepare a detailed response to the AICPA exposure draft at this time.

Tennessee's Board of Accountancy is making waves by advocating for public disclosure of private equity investments and alternative practice structures to enhance transparency in the accounting profession.

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2 months ago

Senate committee hears bill to publish child near-fatality review reports Senate Bill 5977 would require the Department of Children, Youth & Families to publish near-fatality review reports and distribute them to the Legislature, with redactions allowed under the Public Records Act; staff estimated a biennial cost of about $59,000 (13% federally reimbursable).

A new bill aims to enhance transparency in child welfare by requiring near-fatality reports to be publicly accessible, promising accountability and insights into protecting vulnerable children.

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2 months ago

Residents press commissioners over proposed data campus; board says site is in Porterdale but will study county ordinances Residents from neighborhoods near Brown Bridge and Crow raised public concerns about a proposed data campus — citing inadequate notice, potential health and infrastructure impacts, and threats to property values — while commissioners said the parcel is annexed into Porterdale and that Newton County is updating its Unified Development Ordinance to address data‑center siting.

Residents are raising alarms at the Newton County meeting over a proposed data campus, fearing noise, health risks, and property value drops that could change their neighborhoods forever.

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2 months ago

City attorney letter: Seaside commissioners may list service on resumes; AB 1286 expands Form 700 disclosures City Attorney Sherry Damon advised Seaside commissioners they may list volunteer commission service on resumes and bullet-point accomplishments if described accurately; she also noted AB 1286 requires disclosure of arrangements for prospective employment on Form 700 and that the form had not been updated yet on the FPPC website.

Seaside commissioners can now showcase their volunteer service on resumes, but transparency rules are tightening—are you ready to comply?

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3 months ago

PUC allows Public Service transmission cost adjustment to take effect and grants confidentiality for vendor bids The commission allowed an advice letter revising Public Service Company of Colorado’s 2026 Transmission Cost Adjustment to go into effect and granted the company’s motion for extraordinary protection for granular vendor bid data, while staff explained Power Pathway PIMs and estimated small monthly bill impacts.

Colorado's Public Utilities Commission just approved a cost adjustment that could add $1.61 to your monthly bill while keeping vendor bids under wraps!

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3 months ago

Residents press county on data-center deals, NDAs and potential rate impacts Multiple residents told the Columbia County commission they are concerned about data centers, transmission buildouts and non-disclosure agreements with developers; one speaker cited Georgia Power materials and asked how many NDAs the county has signed with data-center developers.

Concerns are mounting in Columbia County as residents demand transparency about data center deals and the hidden costs of energy upgrades.

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4 months ago

Supervisors debate draft legal-services transparency policy and closed-session rules A draft policy proposing 48-hour written notice for closed-session recommendations, proportionate written legal work product for major policy matters, and quarterly reporting of legal expenditures drew both support and concern from supervisors who worried about attorney relations and FOIA compliance.

Warren County supervisors are at odds over a proposed legal services policy that could reshape transparency and accountability in closed sessions—will they reach a compromise?

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4 months ago

Enforcement reports sweeps, DA/AG referrals and improved collections but urges more public disclosure Enforcement staff described increased sweeps and referrals to district attorneys and the Attorney General's Office, new collections work that recovered roughly $15,820 through Sept. 1, and field operations with FMCSA. Council members pushed for greater public visibility of citations and decisions.

California's enforcement team is cracking down on unlicensed movers with targeted sweeps, hefty fines, and a push for better public transparency on citations!

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5 months ago

PUC approves limited public release of Public Service’s 2021 ERP bid documents The commission approved Public Service Company of Colorado’s proposal to refile certain 2021 electric resource plan and clean energy plan bid materials as public while keeping project‑specific pricing and other competitively sensitive data under a confidentiality designation until acquisition activities conclude.

Public Service Company of Colorado's bid documents are set for a limited public release, but some crucial pricing details will remain under wraps—what does this mean for transparency in the energy sector?

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5 months ago

Council approves 15.29-acre "Saks on the Seawall" PUD with airport disclosure requirement On Oct. 23, 2025 the Galveston City Council unanimously approved a planned-unit development overlay for a 15.29-acre mixed-use project at 10302 Seawall Boulevard that developers say will include a hotel, 150 condos, 70,000 sq. ft. of retail and workforce and J‑1 visa housing in phase two; council required deed-restriction and buyer-disclosure text警

Galveston City Council just approved a groundbreaking $540 million mixed-use development on the Seawall, promising hotels, condos, and retail spaces that could transform the West End!

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5 months ago

Jefferson County board authorizes counsel to proceed on litigation strategy after closed session Following a closed executive session held under KRS 61.810(1)(c), the Jefferson County Board of Education authorized board counsel to proceed with the recommended legal resolution strategy; no substantive details of the litigation were disclosed in open session.

The Jefferson County Board of Education has greenlit a legal resolution strategy after a secretive closed session, but the specifics remain under wraps.

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5 months ago

City Council receives biennial training on municipal securities disclosure duties City Council members received a training session from the city’s disclosure counsel on federal disclosure requirements tied to municipal bond offerings, continuing disclosure obligations, and steps council members can take to limit personal liability when approving official statements.

City Council members learned crucial strategies to navigate municipal securities disclosure and protect themselves from personal liability, as they face increased scrutiny from the SEC.

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6 months ago

Massachusetts lawmakers enact public disclosure mandates for corporate tax filings Bill requires transparent reporting and public access to corporate tax filings in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts just took a bold step towards corporate accountability with new laws mandating public access to tax filings!

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