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The Indiana Citizen: SMALLER ROLE: New limits on public access counselor seen as blow to open government
Marilyn Odendahl. 2024-03-16. The Indiana Citizen. Every year, Gerry Lanosga, director of journalism at The Media School at Indiana University – Bloomington, cautions his students, “The legislature is in session. Hold on to your access.” The Indiana General Assembly...
Dear Governor Holcomb: Veto HEA 1338
Dear Governor Holcomb, Veto HEA 1338. I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. My name is Zachary Baiel and I proudly serve as President of the Indiana Coalition for Open Government, a network of citizens, journalists, academics, and open government...
The Indiana Capital Chronicle: Public access counselor bill fails on process and policy
Niki Kelly. 2024-03-08. Indiana Capital Chronicle. Indiana’s public records law opens like this: “A fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of representative government is that government is the servant of the people and not their master....
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Spotlight on the Statehouse 2.0, March 15th, 2018
Another great Sunshine Week event is planned for March 15th, 2018 at Ballstate University in AJ 175 from 7:30-8:30pm. Join fellow Hoosiers for a lively discussion with: Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Tony Cook, Indianapolis Star Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star...
Letting the Sunshine IN: An Open Data and Open Government Workshop, 2018-03-17
Join us for this free all day workshop about open government. Read the full press release here. BLOOMINGTON, Indiana — The Center for International Media Law and Policy Studies at Indiana University will hold a free daylong workshop in Indianapolis on March 17 on...
A Hoosier’s Voice: Legislature should pry open IEDC’s closed door
This is a submitted piece from a concerned Hoosier, Clarke Kahlo. If you have a story you would like to share about your experiences with the Access to Public Records Act, Open Door Law, or any other transparency issue in Indiana, please let us know. I became...
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Indiana Debate Commission: Governor candidates to participate in televised debate on October 24, 2024
Archived Debate The Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian candidates for Indiana governor have agreed to meet Oct. 24 in a televised debate organized by the Indiana Debate Commission. The debate among Mike Braun (R), Jennifer McCormick (D), and Donald Rainwater (L)...
Indiana Debate Commission: Hosting GOP Primary Debate on April 23, 2024
The Indiana Debate Commission will host a live televised debate among six candidates seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The event is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. EDT. The candidates will answer questions before a live audience at Hine Hall Auditorium, 875...
The Indiana Citizen: SMALLER ROLE: New limits on public access counselor seen as blow to open government
Marilyn Odendahl. 2024-03-16. The Indiana Citizen. Every year, Gerry Lanosga, director of journalism at The Media School at Indiana University – Bloomington, cautions his students, “The legislature is in session. Hold on to your access.” The Indiana General Assembly...