by Barry Smith In one case, a city council paused its meeting for a three-minute recess and huddled in private before the mayor announced, “We’ve got this figured out.” In another, the board’s policy on public comments advised its members “not to respond to even the most ridiculous statements.” And …
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Thanks to the Reno Gazette-Journal for adding to the chorus of those who believe the Nevada Legislature, through its lawyers, went too far in sealing itself off from public scrutiny. The best part of the RGJ’s editorial is the slideshow of 14 examples of public records that “made Reno better …
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Dennis Myers at the Reno News-Review has followed up on the Associated Press request for legislator records by asking 62 Nevada lawmakers what they thought of the Assembly bill whisked through both houses on the last day of the session. Eight replied. And while a few said it was worth …
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Ralston Live will feature the type of interviews, commentary and analysis that have made Jon Ralston a household name in Nevada for many years. Longtime executive producer Dana Gentry also joins Ralston Live. Production of Ralston’s nightly broadcasts will be shared by Vegas PBS and KNPB Reno. The two stations …
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The following column is being published in Nevada newspapers this week. By Barry Smith In an age when government leaks, classified e-mails and court orders to unlock phones seem to make the news daily, it’s worth remembering why we insist on open and transparent government. Sunshine Week is the annual …
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A coalition of media groups today urged every U.S. Senator to support legislation that establishes a presumption of openness in law, encourages agencies to use public-friendly technology, and makes other changes to the way agencies respond to requests for information from the public. The Sunshine in Government Initiative (SGI) sent …
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