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WashCOG newsletter: Update on access troubles, Sunshine Committee, Legislature
WashCOG newsletter: Update on access troubles, Sunshine Committee, Legislature

The summer newsletter shares WashCOG’s news about our 2024 special report, tracking legislation and legislators, and preparing a digital posse for the 2025 session.

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WashCOG, federal agency sponsor session on open government
WashCOG, federal agency sponsor session on open government

WashCOG and the U.S. Government Secretariat held a listen-and-share session on July 15, 2024 that touched on both federal and local open government issues.

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WashCOG names 7 legislators for Ballard/Thompson Award
WashCOG names 7 legislators for Ballard/Thompson Award

Seven legislators are being honored for pledging not to invoke the legally challenged “legislative privilege” excuse for refusing to disclose communications related to their duties as elected officials. WashCOG applauds their commitment to transparency and accountability.

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State sued over deleting communications that should be public record
State sued over deleting communications that should be public record

WashCOG applauds recent legal action enforcing the state’s Public Records Act in regard to use of digital communications that are not retained — apparently through the use of Microsoft Teams by state agencies.

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