Tag Archives: Public Records

There are over 300 exemptions to Washington’s broad-sweeping public disclosure act, but conservative think tank The Freedom Foundation says the governor’s office is citing one that doesn’t exist when it withholds documents: executive privilege. The foundation is suing Gov. Chris … Continue reading →

Every year, the Associated Press does Sunshine Week to take a look at transparency in government. While Washington state historically has very strong, voter-enacted open government laws, a slew of bills introduced this session sought to clarify – and in … Continue reading →