Public Records Round Up
Public Records Round Up
In the week since the Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on State Administration released a consolidated public records bill, H. 3665, there have been many more media pieces supporting reform!
With the bill now undergoing final review by the House Ways and Means committee before a potential floor vote, it is more important than ever to spread the word and take action. That’s why we’ve done another round up of editorials and articles from the last week for you to check out! After doing so, demand your legislators vote YES on public records reform here!
The Cape Cod Times – The corruption connection: Support bill to improve access to public records
The Patriot Ledger – OUR OPINION: Lawmakers must pass modest public records bill
The Republican (MassLive) – Editorial: Citizens deserve new Public Records Act
The Lowell Sun – Don’t delay, diminish public records reform
The Boston Globe – Where is Charlie Baker on Public Records Overhaul?
The Boston Globe – Lobbying picks up on proposed public records law
The Boston Herald – Grumbling on public records
The Berkshire Eagle – Our Opinion: Bill is a start on public records access reform
The Eagle Tribune – Editorial: Public records reform bill offers progress
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