Aurora Sentinel: Few things ensure effective and honest government in Colorado, or anywhere, like accountability and scrutiny.

A well-meaning but ill-conceived, bi-partisan legislative proposal puts that at risk.

Colorado residents have benefited greatly from the Colorado Open Records Act since it was signed into law in 1969. The measure insists that government records, from all levels of government, belong to the public and must be open for review.

The enormous power behind this law has ensured for decades that every government official and employee at every level is held accountable to the public for their actions.

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