Massachusetts Senate Advances Public Records Proposal as Ballot Question Looms
The Massachusetts Senate advanced S.3200 on July 30, but the public-records proposal still needs House action and would not take effect until 2027 if enacted.
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Indiana Inspector General Stops Publishing Individual Investigation Summaries
Indiana’s inspector general has ended publication of individual investigation summaries, narrowing public access to cases that do not lead to criminal charges or State Ethics Commission action.
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Rhode Island Begins Search for Its First Inspector General Under New Budget Law
Rhode Island has begun implementing a new independent Office of Inspector General, with a three-candidate deadline expected by September 29 and $1.3 million appropriated for its first fiscal year.
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Maine Immigration Laws Now Limit Police, Landlords and Public Facilities
Four Maine laws took effect July 29, limiting some cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and setting new rules for police, jails, public facilities and landlords.
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More Than 100 Louisiana Governor’s Office Employees Signed Nondisclosure Agreements
Records reviewed by the Gulf States Newsroom and Type Investigations show that at least 121 employees signed broad confidentiality agreements that remain in effect after they leave state government, raising questions about public accountability and records access.
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Massachusetts Senate Advances Public Records Proposal Covering Governor and Legislature
A pending Massachusetts Senate proposal would create formal access rules for specified records from the governor’s office and Legislature, with Senate consideration scheduled for July 30.
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Columbus police Flock audit prompts safeguards and Aug. 10 Council hearing
Columbus OH: Mayor Andrew Ginther ordered CPD to stop statewide Flock camera sharing. City Council holds an Aug. 10, 4 p.m. hearing; records show 30-day retention.
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Tulare County launches updated Zoning & Permit Viewer—check your parcel
Tulare County says its updated online Zoning & Permit Viewer launched July 3, 2026, for unincorporated parcels. Here’s how to search by address/APN.
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SB40 takes effect July 1: What Albuquerque residents can request about ALPR data
Starting July 1, 2026, SB40 makes automated license plate reader information confidential under IPRA—changing what Albuquerque residents can request.
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Cheatham County agenda puts taxes, laptops and archives on June 29
Cheatham County’s June 29 agenda in Ashland City included tax levies, school laptop financing and a vote on moving archives to the public library.