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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
And the bill allowing search fees for public records requests is back and moving forward this session: HB 1523 Search fee for public records requests. Allows a state or local government Continue Reading…
In keeping with a tradition started in 2004, the Indiana Coalition for Open Government asked the three gubernatorial candidates this year to share their visions of government transparency via a brief Continue Reading…
As part of an observance of the Indiana Coalition for Open Government’s 20th year of advocating for public access, ICOG joined with its administrative partner, The Media School at Indiana Continue Reading…