Idaho mandates public access to records while detailing request requirements.

Senate Bill 59‑77 would require DCYF to publish near‑fatality review reports within 180 days, with redactions for confidential information; sponsors and advocates argued transparency aids prevention, while witnesses urged broader definitions to capture fentanyl overdoses.

Council members discuss strengthening transparency in ethics regulations amidst ongoing concerns.

New bill mandates public offices to clarify reasons for denying access to records

Legislation mandates TNCs to revoke drivers' access after serious legal or safety violations.

Senators discuss proposed amendment reducing penalties for abandoning boats and maintaining strong enforcement.

Bill introduces measurable goals and duration limits for economic incentives in Oklahoma

House committee approves bills enhancing term limit transparency and transferring wine council oversight.

Arkansas House approves multiple bills enhancing transparency and committee structure.

The SB 254 hearing surfaced a sharp split: utilities and municipal utilities seek liability certainty or state backstops to protect finances and mitigation investments; survivors, consumer groups and many cities oppose weakening inverse condemnation or capping damages, citing accountability and survivor restitution.

Department to publish reports on actions and recommendations following child fatalities