Reverse Lawsuit Sets Bad Example
The Attorney General’s threat to sunshine law tempts all agencies to foil citizen access.
Resource Category: Open Meetings & Public Records
Made to Be Broken
The Louisiana Senate should repeal its secret balloting procedure to elect the next Senate President. The four-year-old Senate rule created a process that violates the state Constitution and the law. The newly elected Senate should begin its term in January by sending a strong positive message of transparency and accountability.
Sunshine Week Episodes
Throughout the week, PAR will release daily episodes of recommendations and public pronouncements. We will identify resources and opportunities for promoting bright sunshine on government records, officials and events.
Louisiana Checkbook: A Well-Balanced Proposal
Louisiana’s state and local governments can take big steps toward greater online transparency & accountability with their spending.
Sunshine Week
Louisiana has sound fundamental laws for public records and open meetings that recognize our state constitutional right to review documents and observe meetings of public bodies. Exceptions to these open governance laws should be kept reasonable, and government officials should not be allowed to stretch the rules to deny public access.
Transparency in Coastal Restoration Funding: The Need for an Open Process
(PDF Version) Louisiana is poised to receive and spend billions of dollars for coastal protection and restoration over the next decade and beyond. These funds come from a variety of sources. Louisiana has a duty to demonstrate to its funding authorities as well as its citizens that coastal dollars are being well spent and the […]
Body-Worn Cameras: The Legal Context in Louisiana
Some jurisdictions in Louisiana are considering the implementation or expansion of the use of body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers. Also, the Legislature has appointed a study committee to consider the impact of deploying this technology and potential legislative measures.