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Who you gonna call? 260-ASK-ICOG!

We are excited to launch our public access (ODL, APRA, and civics phone help line), 260-ASK-ICOG. Staffed by ICOG volunteers, we'll do our best to assist you with your questions related to open government in the Hoosier state. Currently being explored as a pilot project, we will re-evaluate the...
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The Indiana Capital Chronicle: Indiana public access office goes quiet amid turnover

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz. 2025-05-30. Indiana Capital Chronicle. Tippecanoe County resident Pamela Frazee just wants to know if her messages went through. Phone calls to Indiana’s Office of the Public Access Counselor (PAC) route directly to a voicemail box and aren’t returned. Emails — including...
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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) will be broadcast live at 7-8...
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WRTV Indianapolis: School board member aims to boost transparency after filing her own complaint

Kenney, Kara. 2023. School board member aims to boost transparency after filing her own complaint. WRTV. June 16, 2023. A West Lafayette mother and school board member is aiming to improve transparency and the public’s access to information. Click on the image to play the video.
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IndyStar: Neighbors’ relief turns to anger as bar is OK’d: El Chila’s license was denied, then extended

Cook, Tony. 2023. Neighbors' relief turns to anger as bar is OK'd: El chila's license was denied, then extended. Indianapolis Star, Apr 09, 2023. Last month, the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission used a new policy intended to crack down on problem bars to deny a liquor license extension to...
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Dear Governor Holcomb: Veto HEA 1338

Dear Governor Holcomb: Veto HEA 1338

Mar 11, 2024

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...

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2018 Legislative Update: Special Session – HB 1315

May 12, 2018

The following is an update from the Hoosier State Press Association and is provided as informational, not as an endorsement of their positions on these bills. === Attention: Publishers H.B. 1315 will leave communities in the dark when school district is financially...

Spotlight on the Statehouse 2.0, March 15th, 2018

Mar 13, 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...

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