Split testimony as committee considers Public Records Act task force bill Supporters representing school districts and cities urged the creation of a balanced task force to study burdens from overbroad or harassing public records requests; open-government groups and journalists warned the proposal could curtail transparency and urged modernization through resourcing and technology instead.

A proposed task force aims to tackle the rising costs and burdens of public records requests, but critics warn it could threaten transparency and stifle scrutiny.

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Senate Bill 57 seeks to enhance safety for New Mexico reproductive health providers Senate Bill 57 aims to protect medical providers from threats by modifying public record laws.

New Mexico lawmakers are considering a pivotal bill that could protect reproductive health providers from increasing threats while balancing the need for public transparency.

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Maryland lawmakers debate transparency in autopsy reports amid concerns for journalistic integrity Committee seeks balance between transparency and privacy in police custody death reporting.

Maryland lawmakers are grappling with the delicate balance between transparency in autopsy reports and the privacy of grieving families affected by police custody deaths.

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