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IGA 2018 – Senate Bill 254

Posted on January 15, 2018 by indiana

Senate Bill 254 – Economic development incentive accountability Authored by Sen. Frank Mrvan Economic development incentive accountability. Adds various job and employee definitions to the Indiana economic development corporation (IEDC) laws. Requires Continue Reading…

Posted in Indiana General Assembly | Tagged 2018, IGA

2018 Legislative Update – January 5th, 2018

Posted on January 10, 2018 by indiana

2018 Legislative There are three statutes which are the pillars supporting government transparency: Open Door Law (I.C. 5-14-1.5): This statute requires governing bodies of state and local government to meet Continue Reading…

Posted in legislative session | Tagged IGA, Indiana General Assembly

Police should always redirect you to the Daily Log if no other records can be released

Posted on October 23, 2017 by indiana

Here is another highlight from Indiana Public Access Counselor’s opinion archive from August 17th, 2017 (17-INF-203) regarding police records and specificity. The general rule of thumb is to be as Continue Reading…

Posted in Public Access Counselor | Tagged APRA, formal complaint, PAC, Purdue Police

Recording Public Meetings is a Right

Posted on October 15, 2017 by indiana

Here is another highlight from Indiana Public Access Counselor’s opinion archive from April 20th, 2017 (17-INF-05) regarding the recording of public meetings: It is my understanding in the Huntertown Town Continue Reading…

Posted in ICOG news, Public Access Counselor | Tagged informal opinion, ODL, open door law, PAC, recording

Forecasting Freedom of Information

Posted on October 10, 2017 by indiana

From the Knight Foundation, a proud supporter of #opengov: In “Forecasting Freedom of Information,” the work of University of Arizona associate professor of journalism David Cuillier, a survey of 300 people–journalists, Continue Reading…

Posted in report

Purdue Public Forum about Public Information – October 5th, 7pm

Posted on August 18, 2017 by indiana

The Purdue Exponent is hosting this great opportunity to learn more about the Access to Public Records Act and Open Door Law in Indiana. ICOG will also be tabling at Continue Reading…

Posted in forums | Tagged community, event, networking

Governor Holcomb Vetoes HEA1523

Posted on April 24, 2017 by indiana

We just called Governor Eric Holcomb’s office to urge him to #VetoHEA1523 and were told he already had! Thank you for everyone’s support. Congratulations to all Hoosiers!  More to come! Continue Reading…

Posted in ICOG news

ICOG’s Opposition to HB1523, Gov. Holcomb Must Veto

Posted on April 11, 2017 by indiana

TL;DR: As a supporter of open government in the State of Indiana, we strongly encourage you to sign our petition urging Governor Eric Holcomb to veto HB1523. HB1523 has passed Continue Reading…

Posted in ICOG news, Indiana access news, Indiana public access laws | Tagged APRA, Eric Holcomb, HB1523, Mike Pence, veto

IndianaProSPJ: HB1523 goes against the idea of government serving the people

Posted on April 11, 2017 by indiana

We wholeheartedly agree with the recently released statement by IndianaProSPJ: The Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists calls upon state lawmakers to reject House Bill 1523, a Continue Reading…

Posted in Indiana access news, Indiana public access laws | Tagged HB1523, IndianaProSPJ, SPJ

Groth vs. (Governor) Pence Continues to Evolve

Posted on March 11, 2017 by indiana

Nikki Kelly of Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette wrote a story about William Groth asking to have his case be sent back to trial court instead of appealing to the Indiana Supreme Court Continue Reading…

Posted in court case, Indiana access news | Tagged Pence

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