Open up IA: Don’t shield welfare transactions

By   /  April 18, 2013  /  Commentary, Iowa Commentary  /  No Comments

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n 1973, then California Gov. Ronald Reagan said government officials derive their “ultimate authority from the people. And we have an obligation to make sure that in carrying out our responsibilities, we do so at a price they can afford.” Forty years later some in Iowa government are shirking that responsibility.

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Iowa agencies left to police themselves

By   /  January 30, 2013  /  Commentary, Iowa Commentary  /  No Comments

Des Moines school board members questioned for closed session.

By Graham Gillette | Special to Iowa Watchdog
DES MOINES – Iowans have little way to monitor public officials’ compliance with transparency laws. Even if they do find possible violations, the state affords them few avenues to hold leaders accountable.
Take for example the Des Moines School Board.
It held a closed session in May citing the provision [...]

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