New York updates its open meetings laws
The state's open meetings laws were recently updated to reflect the remote participation enabled by the internet.
Cloudy with a chance of sunshine at the Capitol
We examine transparency proposals from state agencies and Gov. Kathy Hochul's plans to improve record request responses.
How much sunlight to expect from state transparency plans
We analyze and assess the transparency plans crafted by state agencies at the behest of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Could the pandemic create more government transparency? Maybe
There is renewed energy toward amending the state's Open Meetings Law to foster more public engagement.
Government watchdogs ask for more sunlight
The state's ethics watchdog is being pushed to proactively disclose more financial records from public officials.
Assembly refuses to make 21st century transparency upgrades
April 20, 2021 - The state Assembly has never led the way when it came to transparency in state government, but a group of good government advocates are just hoping the people's house will catch up to 2009, when