Editorial: Jena Griswold’s bad review goes missing
Whatever was in the missing report, the shameless attempt by Griswold’s office to play dumb makes a mockery of transparency and accountability in government. And it shows contempt for the state’s public records laws — and for the public’s right to know ...
Ethics probe into Councilmember Sharon Davis moves to quasi-judicial hearing
The ethics issue that advanced pertains to Davis allegedly breaching executive session privilege. Arvada City Council meets privately in executive session most often to receive legal advice; executive session meetings are closed to the public and are not part of the public record ...
Loveland settles public comment lawsuit for $42,500
The agreement resolves a lawsuit Randall filed against the city and McFall in February alleging that her First Amendment rights were violated when the mayor ended her public comments during a City Council meeting for being “off topic.” ...
Policy limiting public information on deaths and injuries at national parks raises concern among national journalist groups
Freedom of information advocates are raising concern about a U.S. Department of Interior policy that limits what staff can tell the public about deaths and serious injuries that occur at national parks ...
Trump administration appeals dismissal of Colorado voter data case
The Trump administration appealed a federal judge’s decision to dismiss its case against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, from whom it’s trying to pry sensitive voter information ...
Websites help residents bypass Flock cameras
Several websites now let users search for Flock camera systems in their area and even help them navigate around them ...
Restrictions for CU Buffs football media policy under scrutiny
Not only were members of the media forced to relinquish any packs or backpacks, but they also were required to leave all phones and other electronic devices outside the practice field gates ...
Report at center of lawsuit against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold may have been destroyed
Taheri said the state's retention policy requires all state agencies to maintain records, like the ones she's seeking, for 10 years. But former employees tell CBS Colorado that Griswold refused to take custody of the consultant's report because it was highly critical of her and she didn't want it subject to open records requests ...
Editorial: Weiser blunts a records request
Colorado law does allow government agencies like Weiser’s to recover some costs of retrieving public records, and that might be part of the problem; the law gives those agencies too much leeway. But, honestly, 117 hours? ...
Colorado school board involved in ‘public Christian school’ drama violated open meetings law, judge rules
A Colorado school board violated the state’s open meetings law by concealing the true nature of a “public Christian school” the board allowed to open last year, a state judge ruled ...
