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A local resident is demanding an investigation into questionable law-enforcement purchases, alleging that the county is tracking citizens without proper oversight.

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#ColumbiaCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #TransparencyInGovernment #ColumbiaCountyLawEnforcement #PublicSafety
Resident urges investigation into law-enforcement surveillance, alleges improper approvals
A public commenter identified herself as Dana and accused county officials of allowing law-enforcement surveillance purchases to proceed without adequate oversight, asked for an investigation and for accountability related to a cited $47,000 item.
citizenportal.ai
September 28, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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12/13 The Law Society complaint raises serious questions about whether the UCP government is attempting to obstruct an independent investigation—particularly troubling given the healthcare contracts in question involve significant public funds.
#PublicFunds #TransparencyInGovernment
April 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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NDAs? Nooooo!

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stephrouth.bsky.social Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 26d
Grateful to @councilortkl.bsky.social and @councilorgreen.bsky.social for co-sponsoring a resolution to urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center NDAs. Transparency is critical. Sorry not to have had time to testify but following here: www.portland.gov/council/agen...
September 1, 2026 Housing and Permitting Committee agenda
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September 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Michigan lawmakers are diving deep into the Lobby Act to enhance transparency and accountability in government, sparking crucial discussions about its future.

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#MI #TransparencyInGovernment #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #EthicalLobbying
Legislators seek clarity on Lobby Act regulations
Lawmakers question details of the Lobby Act to ensure accurate understanding.
citizenportal.ai
May 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Sedgwick County leaders are sounding the alarm over potential state funding cuts that could jeopardize vital behavioral health services—transparency is key!

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Sedgwick County to seek state clarity after possible cuts that could affect COMCARE
County leaders discussed potential state funding cuts that could affect COMCARE’s certification as a community behavioral health clinic and agreed to send a letter to the state seeking clarity and transparency for residents.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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So many corrupt or destructive things to post through day 5. The obfuscation of this sight adds to the craven corruption going on, such as FOTUS’s crypto coin scam. #TransparencyInGovernment
petermorley.bsky.social Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · Jan 23
The White House Financial Disclosure page has been WIPED. The U.S. Office of Government Ethics mandates public financial disclosures for high-level federal officials through the OGE Form 278e promoting transparency and ensuring compliance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

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January 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Tensions rose at the Hillsboro Township Committee meeting as officials debated a controversial resolution exposing over $400,000 in unfunded state mandates.

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Hillsboro committee debates resolution accusing Trenton of 'unfunded mandates' after late packet addition
A late-added resolution listing more than $400,000 in unfunded state mandates drew heated debate and public criticism at the Sept. 22 Hillsboro Township Committee meeting; officials agreed to take the item separately for further review.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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Massachusetts is taking transparency to the next level with a new law requiring a searchable forfeiture case tracking system!

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Massachusetts establishes forfeiture case tracking system and public website
New legislation mandates state treasurer to create a searchable forfeiture case tracking system
citizenportal.ai
June 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Jenna O'Bannon raised concerns that the State Board of Elections' new provisional-ballot guidance is creating confusion and could threaten electoral transparency.

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Public commenter urges State Board to ask Department of Elections to correct provisional-ballot guidance
Jenna O'Bannon told the board the Department of Elections' updated 'do's and don'ts' handout adds provisional-ballot sections that omit required redactions and could let local officials withhold provisional ballot logs; she asked the board to request Commissioner Steve Koski correct the document to restore clarity and accountability.
citizenportal.ai
September 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Lansing − The Michigan House on Tuesday voted to bar state lawmakers from entering into nondisclosure agreements, an attempt to stop a practice that has increased with the state's focus on securing high-level economic development deals.… #MichiganPolitics #TransparencyInGovernment #PublicServants
Michigan House backs bills barring lawmaker nondisclosure agreements
Lansing − The Michigan House on Tuesday voted to bar state lawmakers from entering into nondisclosure agreements, an attempt to stop a practice that has increased with the state's focus on securing high-level economic development deals. The two-bill…
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February 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Local preschool operators are calling for transparency after being sidelined from the county’s Pre-K program, claiming their longstanding contributions to the community are being overlooked.

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Private preschool operator accuses county fiscal agent of excluding local providers; commissioners direct formal grievance path
Representatives of Steam Tots Academy said private preschools were sidelined by the county’s Pre‑K fiscal agent (1st State Memphis) and accused the selection process of lacking transparency; commissioners asked the county attorney and EOC to outline a formal grievance process and agreed to follow up.
citizenportal.ai
September 28, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Meridian Police are enhancing transparency with their automated license plate readers and drone program, revealing strict legal limits and impressive operational stats that could change how we view public safety.

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Police brief council on license‑plate readers and drone first‑responder program; department emphasizes safeguards
Meridian Police described ALPR legal limits, an internal hit protocol and audit process, and DFR program results (1,722 flights April–Sept 21; drones arrived first on scene 63.8% of the time). Councilors asked about certification, access controls and public transparency; staff pointed to a live dashboard and monthly updates.
citizenportal.ai
September 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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The city's new policy labels instant messages as "transitory," raising alarms about potentially deleted government communications on platforms like Signal.

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DORIS says instant messages are "transitory" unless saved; council presses on Signal archiving
DORIS testified that the city's 2025 instant-messaging policy treats messages as transitory by default and places responsibility on users and agencies to transfer substantive content into archival systems; council members pressed for clarity after reporting about a mayoral Signal distribution list.
citizenportal.ai
September 25, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Residents in Polk County are demanding transparency in animal control reporting and urging proactive measures to reduce shelter intake, highlighting the urgent need for change.

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Residents press Polk County for transparent shelter reporting and expanded TNR programs
Multiple public commenters urged the county to stop excluding certain intake/euthanasia categories from live‑release calculations, expand trap‑neuter‑return (TNR) and spay/neuter programs, and provide targeted community support to reduce shelter intake.
citizenportal.ai
September 24, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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TNT Fireworks is pushing for the sale of safe, family-friendly novelty items in Brown Deer, promising to support local education while aligning with state trends.

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#BrownDeerMilwaukeeCounty #WI #CommunityFundraising #TransparencyInGovernment #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance
TNT Fireworks seeks local approval for safe novelty item sales this Fourth of July
TNT Fireworks advocates for selling family-friendly novelty items to support local educator fundraising.
citizenportal.ai
February 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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A new bill in Louisiana aims to bring transparency to campaign calls powered by AI, ensuring that voters know if they’re speaking with a machine or a human.

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#LA #AIEthics #CitizenPortal #LouisianaElders #CampaignFinanceReform #TransparencyInGovernment
Committee adopts amendment and advances bill requiring disclosure for AI‑generated campaign calls
HB 639 would require campaigns to disclose at the outset when a telephone call is generated or powered by artificial intelligence. Lawmakers debated technical scope and liability; the committee adopted amendment 27‑85 clarifying responsibilities and reported the bill with amendments.
citizenportal.ai
April 29, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Senator Mikaela Kavanaugh's impassioned plea in the Nebraska Legislature raises urgent questions about transparency and legislative oversight amid troubling bureaucratic obstacles to public records access.

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Senator Kavanaugh addresses public records request concerns at DHHS meeting
Senator Kavanaugh highlights issues faced with DHHS regarding public records access for legislators.
citizenportal.ai
May 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Residents and advocates are demanding transparency from the Mesa City Council on water usage and development incentives before moving forward with Legacy Park.

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#MesaMaricopaCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #WaterUsage #MesaResidents #PublicIncentives #TransparencyInGovernment
Residents press Mesa council on water use, incentives and transparency for Legacy Park
Multiple residents and advocacy groups told the council they want clearer numbers on incentives, assurances about water use for the project’s lake, and data on the quality of jobs the development will create before the city commits to the package.
citizenportal.ai
September 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Privacy advocates are demanding answers from the DOE about student data sharing practices and vendor oversight, raising critical questions that could impact the future of education.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #DataPrivacy #VendorOversight #TransparencyInGovernment #NewYorkEducation
Council presses DOE on audits, FERPA reliance and vendor oversight
Council members and privacy advocates pressed DOE officials on how the department verifies vendor claims, how often it audits vendors, and why it relies on the FERPA "school officials" exception rather than parental consent.
citizenportal.ai
September 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Council members are demanding transparency from the Department of Education on over $11 billion in EdTech contracts, questioning whether these investments truly benefit students.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #ProcurementEthics #EdTechImpact #TransparencyInGovernment #NewYorkEducation
Council presses DOE for transparency on EdTech contracts, citing $11+ billion in procurement
Council members said they are reviewing DOE contracts worth '11 plus billion dollars' and pressed for disclosure of procurement terms and evidence that products benefit students before the city scales use of EdTech.
citizenportal.ai
September 18, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Trump is not running for any office. Why is he putting on campaign rallies spouting lies, insults, and dangerous propaganda?

Im sure the responsibilities of a president go beyond pissing in his bases faces

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#ReleaseMurderousVideos
#ArrestHegseth
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
December 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Jake Seager faces a $250 penalty for violating sponsor identification rules, but the fine has been suspended under strict conditions for future compliance.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EthicsInMedia #TransparencyInGovernment #CivicAccountability
PDC suspends $250 penalty for blog-post sponsor-identification violations
The commission found a violation in the Jake Seager matter, suspended a $250 penalty on conditions that future blog posts include required sponsor identification per RCW 29B.30.050 and no further violations occur for four years.
citizenportal.ai
September 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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A groundbreaking bill aiming to regulate lobbying in Puerto Rico is set to enhance transparency and protect the integrity of the judicial system—could this be the start of a new era in ethical politics?

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#US #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #TransparencyInGovernment
Puerto Rican independentist party endorses lobbying regulation bill for transparency and ethics
Independentist party votes for bill establishing lobbying regulations and protecting court integrity.
citizenportal.ai
March 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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The Longview School District is grappling with a staggering 184% increase in public records requests this year, leading to skyrocketing legal costs and a push for procedural changes!

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#WA #CitizenPortal #LegalExpenditures #PublicRecords #TransparencyInGovernment
Interim superintendent: public-records requests nearly tripled and legal-review costs spiked
The interim superintendent reported 53 public-records requests in 2025 versus 151 in the first eight months of 2026, and told the board the district has spent $96,556.58 on outside legal support for records processing so far this year.
citizenportal.ai
September 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM