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Legislature moves to gut public records law, restrict access to most government activity

In a move alarming to journalists, First Amendment lawyers, and good-government watchdog groups, the Louisiana Legislature is moving to significantly narrow the state public records law with legislation that could remove the majority of government activity from public view. Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, introduced Senate Bill 482, which includes language that “provides as an […] The post Legislature moves to gut public records law, restrict access to most government activity appeared first ....

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Lockport mayor says order directing no news media contact is temporary

Lockport mayor says order directing no news media contact is temporary
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Lombardi puts a gag on city employees

Mayor John Lombardi III this week issued a written directive to all city employees to refrain from contact with the press. ....

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Will Sutton: Do local officials care if Louisiana goes dark? | Opinion

Louisiana Senate Bill 482 would gut public records access as we know it by allowing Gov. Jeff Landry, his cabinet officials, state government generally — and local elected officials as ....

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Will Sutton: Do local officials care if Louisiana goes dark? | Columnist Will Sutton

Louisiana Senate Bill 482 would gut public records access as we know it by allowing Gov. Jeff Landry, his cabinet officials, state government generally — and local elected officials as ....

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