Marylanders for Open Government

MDOpenGov is a network of diverse orgs demanding fair and open access to government info and proceedings. #OpenGov☀️ #OpenMeetings #MPIA #KeepMDSenateVirtual

[Baltimore Brew @BaltimoreBrew]

A bill in Annapolis to curb PIA requests deemed to be "abusive" - pushed by AG Anthony Brown & @OAGMaryland - is denounced as overreach. Would produce a "chilling effect" on public and press, says Dem and Rep legislators and others. https://t.co/t6Zjgvw3uU

[Common Cause @CommonCause]

Transparency is vital to a healthy democracy!

Voters deserve to know how our elected officials are spending their time, and how they’re representing us.

https://t.co/fQsmYcQhpH

[Jayne Miller @jemillerbalt]

The redaction response.
Agree
Maryland's Public Information Act needs serious review

[Tolly Taylor @TollyTaylor]

When reporters try to access public records, this is the type of response we're getting more frequently. Maryland's Public Information Act has no teeth and needs to be reformed.

[Kimi Yoshino @kyoshino]

It's #sunshineweek: I polled our @baltimorebanner staff and we came up with Maryland's best and worst agencies for open records and government transparency. https://t.co/eKNwAeoV6j

[MPIAOmbuds @MPIA_Ombuds]

Don't forget!

[MPIAOmbuds @MPIA_Ombuds]

Registration closes today - are you joining us this Thursday?

[WYPR @WYPR881FM]

In theory, local governments make laws in a transparent way that allow citizens to participate.

But in practice, some wonder whether the Baltimore County Council is shutting people out of the legislative process. https://t.co/9Pltg6Jhjh

[Marylanders for Open Government @MDOpenGov]

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[ACLU of Maryland @ACLU_MD]

Next Monday is the end of Maryland's 2023 legislative session. We only have one week left to get our legislators to pass important bills.
🗣️TAKE ACTION TODAY‼️ to stop limited access to police body-worn camera footage. #mdga23 #MDpolitics
https://t.co/cONSwQMN2C

[Marylanders for Open Government @MDOpenGov]

Contact your Delegates and urge them to VOTE NO on SB 40, unless amended. #MDGA23 #OpenGov

[ACLU of Maryland @ACLU_MD]

Last month, The Maryland Senate passed SB 40, a bill that prohibits disclosure of ALL body-worn camera footage of incidents that do not fit certain overly narrow exceptions.

[MPIAOmbuds @MPIA_Ombuds]

Are you interested in learning more about the deliberative process privilege and discretionary exemptions under the PIA? Then join us for the next installment in our brown bag training series April 20 at 12:30pm! Learn more and register at https://t.co/QpanwvjibS

[Marylanders for Open Government @MDOpenGov]

@WetLipHamilton @FoxForceFlacco @Willcsmithjr The bills were amended to restrict broadcasting certain trials. Judges would also have the discretion not to broadcast. Those amendments are not available online because they were never considered by the committees. Next years bills will drop with those amendments.

[MAKE COURTS ACCESSIBLE! @courtwatchpg]

‘Fiona Apple, don’t be mad at me’: Md. court transparency bill rejected again https://t.co/2Mz9tYV9cS

[Common Cause Maryland @CommonCauseMD]

SB43/HB133 failed to pass this session but support continues to grow. “Law students at Howard University have joined the fight to make public remote access to court proceedings permanent in Maryland.” #MDGA23 #OpenGov https://t.co/hwcv9IR4AK

[Cheryl C. Kagan @CherylKagan]

.@mkorman gets a shout-out too for being a fabulous partner on our transparency legislation over the past several years! #MDGA2023

[Common Cause Maryland @CommonCauseMD]

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday! If you missed our #SunshineWeek event featuring @MPIA_Ombuds who provided an in-depth training on the process for requesting public records, check out the recording: https://t.co/X9qvqVWyHz  #OpenGov

[MDDCPress @MDDCPress]

View the video of Miranda Spivack as she moderates a panel with former state Delegate, Al Carr, Baltimore Sun reporter Sabrina LeBoeuf, and Frederick News-Post editor Andy Schotz.

https://t.co/Y5ygEUozJA

Andy Schotz Miranda Spivack  Al Carr sabrina:)

[Common Cause Maryland @CommonCauseMD]

In honor of #SunshineWeek, we’re celebrating #OpenGov and Marylanders right to public information. Join us this Thursday, March 16th, for a virtual Public Information Act training featuring @MPIA_Ombuds, Lisa Kershner. RSVP today! https://t.co/Pli0kkXZMd

[Screens and Kids @Screensandkids]

Great article reviewing public access to local school board information in MD, DE & DC. @MDDCPress @PCMC1 @kevrector @MPIA_Ombuds @FOIANate @Parents4Privacy @mirandareporter @CommonCauseMD #SunshineWeek https://t.co/P115Quooe6

[MDDCPress @MDDCPress]

Join Miranda Spivack as she moderates a panel with former state Delegate, Al Carr, Baltimore Sun reporter Sabrina LeBoeuf, and Frederick News-Post editor Andy Schotz as they review the results of the 2023 MDDC Sunshine Week Project.

Register: https://t.co/TRRlbFfTkK