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Why Isn’t The State An Open Book?
February 18, 2020 @ 11:00 pm - February 19, 2020 @ 12:30 am EST
The event will feature a discussion of the public inspections issue now on the table in the Statehouse. The debate hinges on a Vermont Supreme Court decision that allows free public inspection of records. The Vermont Attorney General’s office seeks to eliminate any option for free access to state documents and wants to charge for collection and redaction of records. Journalists and First Amendment advocates say fees would impinge on the public’s right to know.
Speakers:
Featured Speaker: Peter Teachout, prof. VLS, VT Public Records 101
Panelists: Rebecca Kelley, Governor Scott’s Communication Director.; Jim Condos, Secretary of State; Charity Clark, Chief of Staff, Attorney General’s Office; Jay Diaz, staff attorney, ACLU of Vermont.
Legislative perspective: Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas and Sen. Jeanette White
