Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The (Baton Rouge, La.) Advocate: We’re glad the Public Affairs Research Council has updated its website to include a one-stop resource for information on Louisiana’s “sunshine laws,” which are meant to promote transparent government.
The laws get their nickname from the idea that a strong light on government proceedings is necessary to ensure the public interest is being served.
For years, PAR has provided the public with its popular Citizens Rights Card, a pocket-sized guide to the state’s transparency laws. That card is being revised. PAR also is updating its online resources for transparency issues under the banner, “Sunshine Headquarters.”