Archive for July, 2005

Field-burn locations a ‘secret’

Thursday, July 28th, 2005

Citing state law, Ag Department won’t tell public addresses of fields slated to burn…

From the Spokesman-Review

Moscow, Lewiston sessions focus on open meetings law

Friday, July 22nd, 2005

photo from Lewiston seminarView photos from our Lewiston and Moscow seminars.

MOSCOW — When Idaho’s narrowly defined statutes allow, government should always give up requested documents and allow the public into government meetings. That was one of the primary messages Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and his deputy, William von Tagen, delivered to about 50 public officials, journalists and citizens at an open government workshop Thursday at the University of Idaho.

From the Lewiston Tribune.

Statewide seminars will help keep information flowing

Friday, July 22nd, 2005

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is excited about the first three public records and open meetings sessions held so far – in Idaho Falls, McCall and Salmon…

Commentary by A.L. Alford Jr. from the Lewiston Tribune

Attorney general investigates open meetings complaint

Friday, July 22nd, 2005

The Idaho attorney general’s office is investigating a complaint that Canyon County commissioners violated Idaho’s open meeting laws…

From the Associated Press

Courtwatch Awarded 2005 Max Dalton Open Government Award

Monday, July 18th, 2005

Award winner Teri OttensCourtwatch, a Canyon County citizens group, has been named the winner of the 2005 Max Dalton Open Government Award, a $1,000 public service award sponsored by the Idaho Newspaper Foundation…

From the Idaho Newspaper Foundation