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Oregon Legislature advances bill granting independence to public records watchdog

Oregon Legislature advances bill granting independence to public records watchdog
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Letter from the Editor: Pandemic underscores need for government transparency

Letter from the Editor: Pandemic underscores need for government transparency Updated Apr 11, 2021; Oregon started out, back in 1973, with a strong public records law. The law essentially says that any writing “that contains information relating to the conduct of the public’s business” should be accessible to “any person,” unless specifically exempted from disclosure. Over the years, however, many exemptions have been added to the law there are more than 600 at last count. And, worse, many secrecy provisions are written into other statutes. Right now, legislators have an opportunity to make government more transparent during a pandemic. Legislators are considering changes to a statute that requires the state to keep confidential any information obtained during a public health investigation.

Our View: Legislature should pass public records bills

The resignation of Oregon’s former public records advocate, Ginger McCall, still echoes with consequences. First, over the holidays, The Oregonian reported on an investigation from Gov. Kate Brown’s office. It concluded that a member of the governor’s staff did not pressure McCall to take the governor’s side. An attorney hired by the governor’s office authored the report. McCall has challenged it. Second, a related bill is on the Legislature’s agenda for the 2021 session. Legislative Concept 1478 attempts to make it clear that Oregon’s Public Records Advocate is to be an independent office. The governor would no longer get to appoint the advocate. The state’s Public Records Advisory Council would.

Report finds former public records advocate s allegations against Oregon governor s former top lawyer unsubstantiated | Work

Report finds former public records advocate s allegations against Oregon governor s former top lawyer unsubstantiated | Work
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Report finds former public records advocate s allegations against Oregon governor s former top lawyer unsubstantiated | State

Report finds former public records advocate s allegations against Oregon governor s former top lawyer unsubstantiated | State
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