RTD board member proposes waiving some records fees for journalists
The Regional Transportation District is considering capping fees for public records requests from the news media.
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Colorado legislative leaders asked to repeal 2024 open meetings law exemptions
Citizens, media representatives and nonprofit organizations asked legislative leaders to repeal Colorado Open Meetings Law changes affecting the legislature that were adopted earlier this year.
CFOIC brief: Eliminating penalties for ‘cured’ violations ‘eviscerates’ enforcement of open meetings law
Public bodies must not be permitted to “cure” infringements of the Colorado Open Meetings Law without being held accountable to the citizens who file lawsuits to enforce compliance, the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition argues in a brief submitted to the state’s highest court.
McIntyre and Wiggins merit CFOIC’s Jean Otto award for their ‘dogged and dog-inspired’ reporting
The Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition presented its Jean Otto Friend of Freedom Award to Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins, owners and co-publishers of the weekly Ouray County Plaindealer since 2019.
Wrap-up: Tally of open-government losses in 2024 Colorado legislative session could’ve been higher
It could have been worse. While open-government losses far outnumbered wins in the 2024 session of the Colorado General Assembly, the death of a burdensome Colorado Open Records Act bill in the closing days helped make the final tally a little less one-sided.
Bill lets county clerks delay CORA responses up to 20 working days around elections — except for journalists’ requests
A bill advanced by state senators would give county clerks up to 20 working days to comply with Colorado Open Records Act requests during election seasons, except for requests made by journalists.
Amended Colorado autopsy bill requires release of deceased minor’s name in summary report
State lawmakers made significant adjustments to a bill that closes autopsy reports on minors, adding a deceased child’s name to the summary of information that must be released to the public following a death.
An open letter regarding the unwarranted ouster of journalist Sandra Fish from the Colorado Republican state assembly
Journalism serves as the cornerstone of a vibrant and functioning democracy, providing citizens with the information necessary to make informed decisions. The forcible removal of Ms. Fish from the assembly, under the pretext that her reporting was unfavorably viewed by the party’s chairman, stands in stark contrast to the principles of freedom of speech and the press enshrined in our Constitution.
Senators advance bill that lets lawmakers communicate by email, text message without violating the Colorado Open Meetings Law
A committee of state senators endorsed major changes to the way the open meetings law affects the Colorado General Assembly, approving a bill that narrows the definition of “public business” and lets lawmakers communicate by email and text message without it being a “meeting” under the law.
‘NO ACTION TAKEN’: Judge’s terse response to BusinessDen motion to lift contempt order
More than two months after BusinessDen asked a judge to set aside her contempt threat against reporter Justin Wingerter, the judge responded to the motion with three words, “NO ACTION TAKEN,” and no further explanation.