The Missouri Attorney General's office often refuses to enforce a law designed to ensure government transparency because it considers state agencies like the Department of Health and Senior Services "a client." That leaves complainants with few options to obtain public records.
Complainants are left with few options, with the attorney general’s office instructing them to “contact a private attorney” if they wish to pursue the matter further.
Complainants are left with few options, with the attorney general’s office instructing them to “contact a private attorney” if they wish to pursue the matter further.
The Missouri Attorney General's office often refuses to enforce a law designed to ensure government transparency because it considers state agencies like the Department of Health and Senior Services "a client." That leaves complainants with few options to obtain public records.