Articles by Colin Donohue
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Hendersonville Times-News: Put teeth in state open records law
December 31, 2008
From Hendersonville Times-News (12/31/08): As plainly worded and strongly supported as they are, North Carolina’s open government laws are too often ignored, skirted and flouted by local and state government.
LoHud.com (N.Y.): ‘Incredible year’ for public-access laws in N.Y.
December 30, 2008
From (N.Y.) LoHud.com (12/29/08): By all accounts, 2008 was a banner year for advocates of expanding access to public records and meetings.
Daily Review (Penn.): Finally, Pa. gets open records law with teeth
December 30, 2008
From The (Penn.) Daily Review (12/29/08): Pennsylvania’s new open-records law, which takes effect on Thursday, is the single greatest reform passed by the Legislature in the turbulent period since the pay raise fiasco of 2005. It has the potential to transform governance in Pennsylvania by making it much more transparent.
Charlotte Observer: Instead of open records, empty promises abound
December 30, 2008
From the Charlotte Observer (12/23/08): Both Gov. Mike Easley and Attorney General Roy Cooper can give a heck of a speech about open records, open meetings and transparency in government. It all sounds quite promising.
WRAL.com: Should there be easier access to juvenile court records?
December 30, 2008
From WRAL.com (12/21/08): Whether to allow public access to court records for juveniles if they are later prosecuted in the adult-court system is a growing concern.
News and Observer: Court computer projects draw ire
December 30, 2008
From the Raleigh News and Observer (12/17/08): A legislative oversight committee on Tuesday blasted the state's court system for poor management of computer projects that routinely run years behind schedule.
News and Record: Guilford board seeking ‘new direction’
December 30, 2008
From the Greensboro News and Record (12/13/08): Guilford County’s recently retired manager David McNeill didn’t please most commissioners, said Steve Arnold, vice chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
News and Record Editorial: Taxpayers deserve seat at all budget meetings
December 30, 2008
From the Greensboro News and Record (12/16/08): If Chairman Skip Alston and other Guilford County commissioners want to spend weeks poring over the budget, taxpayers ought to encourage them.
News and Record: Judge orders release of some police documents
December 30, 2008
From the Greensboro News and Record (12/13/08): The public will be allowed to view selected portions of a controversial Greensboro police department report, a Guilford County Superior Court judge ruled this week.
Elon alumna Allison Deiboldt works with nonprofit to empower women
December 18, 2008
Allison Deiboldt is not the type of person who takes other people or circumstances for granted. Her family has always instilled in her the importance of giving back to the community.