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Locked out of local government

Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials.

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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools

Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools

Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions at public meetings on the proposed financials.

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Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools

Open government advocates say high fees, delays and outright refusals from local governments to release information are among the common complaints. Researchers say local agencies generally lack sufficient staff and

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Local Governments in US Are Making More Decisions Behind Closed Doors

Some observers say there's a striking trend toward secrecy among local governments across the US.

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