Residents press council on open-records delays, Fort Gillum complaints and missing answers about police chief’s status Public commenters accused the city of obstructing records requests related to a proposed data center and blasting at Fort Gillum and described unsanitary conditions at Park at Fort Gillum; several council members and residents demanded transparency after the police chief was placed on administrative leave.

Residents are demanding answers as public comments reveal shocking delays in open records and unsanitary conditions at Fort Gillum, raising urgent questions about transparency and accountability.

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Coral Gables mayor, staff defend edited meeting video and travel budget after public outcry Public speakers accused the city of editing a previous commission meeting video and questioned a proposed increase in the mayor’s travel allotment. Mayor Lago and staff explained the city’s practice of trimming recesses from posted meeting footage, defended official travel as tied to Tallahassee advocacy, and pushed code enforcement and transparency steps for other concerns.

Mayor Marlin Lago faces mounting scrutiny over allegations of video edits and a controversial hike in his travel budget amid calls for greater transparency in Coral Gables.

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Unidentified committee speaker says Attorney General Bondi has produced only 1% of subpoenaed DOJ files, calls to 'release the files' An unidentified committee speaker accused Attorney General Bondi of missing a subpoena deadline and producing only about 1% of DOJ records — heavily redacted — and urged immediate release, saying the release appears intended to protect Donald J. Trump; no response from Bondi appears in the transcript.

A committee member claims Attorney General Bondi has only produced a shocking 1% of subpoenaed DOJ files, heavily redacted and delayed, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability tied to Donald J. Trump.

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Residents press commission on allegations of corruption, lawsuits and procurement irregularities Multiple residents used public comment to allege past corruption, discuss pending lawsuits, and raise concerns about procurement and transparency. Attorney Alvin Peters said an eight‑count lawsuit against the city and individuals had been served.

Residents are demanding accountability and transparency as shocking allegations of corruption and lawsuits rock the Lynn Haven commission.

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Council votes to make arbitration and disciplinary records public for police arbitration case Following an executive session, council voted to make disciplinary action documents, arbitration transcripts, exhibits and pleadings public in the arbitration request filed by Kenneth Bennett and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 116, effective Jan. 16, 2026.

Pryor Creek City Council has made a groundbreaking decision to release police arbitration and disciplinary records to the public—mark your calendars for January 16, 2026!

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Residents press Socorro council over denied agenda placement and rising public-records fees Two public commenters told the Nov. 20 Socorro City Council they faced barriers to transparency: a resident said the council refused to place his 'no-build' resolution on the Arterial 1 agenda, and another said a public-information request submitted Nov. 2 was delayed and its estimated cost rose from $75 to $900; the city defended its practices as allowed under the Public Information Act.

Residents of Socorro are demanding answers after their voices were silenced on crucial city agenda items, raising serious questions about transparency and access to public records.

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Public speakers press Fulton County BRE to release 2020 ballots as DOJ subpoena looms Several residents and an attorney urged the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections on Nov. 6 to comply with requests and court orders to make 2020 ballots and records available to the public and oversight authorities. Staff told the board the physical ballots are held by the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court and that the matter is in

Fulton County residents demand transparency as the Board of Registration and Elections faces mounting pressure to release 2020 election ballots under a DOJ subpoena.

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Hearing officer takes under advisement whether state GRAMA or federal NVRA governs access to ERIC reports A hearing officer said he will issue a written decision within seven business days after hearing arguments over whether Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) or the federal National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) governs public access to ERIC reports held by the lieutenant governor’s office. Petitioner Phil Lyman seeks ERIC-pro

A critical decision looms as a hearing officer weighs whether Utah's public records law or federal privacy rules dictate access to potentially controversial voter data.

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Richmond committee debates two competing FOIA-library ordinances, continues both for amendment The Governmental Operations Committee heard extensive public comment and expert testimony on two rival ordinances to create a citywide Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) library — one authored by Councilmember Gibson that sets specific posting rules and departmental exemptions, and an administration proposal that would publish a rubic to guide posts

Richmond's Governmental Operations Committee is at a crossroads, debating two competing ordinances for a citywide FOIA library that could reshape public access to information.

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Board appoints James Ryan as new town administrator after thorough screening process The board approved James Ryan's appointment as town administrator following a detailed selection process.

The Templeton Select Board made waves at their latest meeting, approving key executive session minutes while ensuring transparency in governance.

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Pennsylvania bill designates environmental trust fund records as public under Right-to-Know Law Legislation mandates environmental and agricultural trust fund records comply with public record standards

Pennsylvania just took a big step towards transparency by mandating that environmental and agricultural trust fund records are now public under the Right-to-Know Law!

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Oklahoma law mandates public access to government records during business hours Amendment ensures public bodies allow record inspection and copying.

Oklahoma has just passed a groundbreaking law that guarantees public access to government records during business hours!

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