Wyoming can improve transparency with new ombudsman
Opinion
by Leave a Comment Public records czar Van Mark is tasked with enforcing rules and creating a standard process to resolve disputes, which should save time and money.
Jim Angell
Wyoming Press Association stands down in open-records fight
WPA lobbyist endorsed new rules allowing agencies to charge for public records, a change from the traditional transparency advocate’s previous opposition to fees.
Changes in the newspaper business make for strange bedfellows
Story exchange among state’s outlets makes great sense given the industry’s challenges, but marks end of an era.
Legislature’s auditing committee works behind closed doors
One legislative committee has unique authority to conduct their work out of sight of the public.
State would charge public to see documents
School district, bureaucrats would upend Wyoming tradition of free access.
