OPEN GOVERNMENT
Cameras in court would have cast different light on Janklow case
Few people were less surprised than I was that Bill Janklow got caught speeding. Again. I have no insider knowledge or extra dim view of Janklow, despite some of his protests about my coverage whil...
Posted on 8/16/11 at 3:15 PM
Bill to open access to governors’ records advances
By VERONICA ZARAGOVIA , February 16, 2012
Senators say voters should be able to listen to public meetings held by teleconference
PIERRE — A state Senate panel put its stamp of endorsement Monday on giving citizens greater opportunity to listen and participate in meetings held via teleconference by public boards and commissions in South Dakota.By Bob Mercer , February 07, 2012
SD House backs stronger law for open-meeting notices
PIERRE — The state House of Representatives supported clarifying South Dakota’s law requiring notice of public meetings Monday.By Bob Mercer , February 07, 2012
SD Legislature begins clarifying law on open-meeting notices
The House committee on local government endorsed a beefed-up requirement that the notice must be “visible, readable, and accessible for at least an entire twenty-four hours” before a meeting.By Bob Mercer , February 03, 2012
Public employees’ contracts are open records, SD Senate says
Last year some school district officials in Sioux Falls and elsewhere refused to release their contracts.By Bob Mercer , February 03, 2012
TUPPER: Concern for openness finally reaches the top
By Seth Tupper , January 27, 2012
GOP official joins with Democrats to support open government
PIERRE — The Republican governor’s chief of staff and a Democratic leader in the Legislature agree that public bodies should be allowed to keep minutes during closed-door meetings, but some Republican legislative leaders oppose the idea.By Seth Tupper , January 27, 2012
Rep. Nelson bill seeks more posting of lawmakers’ votes online
By Bob Mercer , January 05, 2012
Rapid City reducing use of executive session
RAPID CITY (AP) — The Rapid City Council has reduced its use of executive session over the last seven months, but the frequency still exceeds that of most cities in the region.December 20, 2011
Findings approved in Parkston meeting violations
The South Dakota Open Meetings Commission approved findings Thursday regarding two public reprimands it issued after state open meeting laws were violated during a building permit controversy last year in Parkston.By Chris Mueller , December 09, 2011
Area township, city of Aberdeen reprimanded by State Open Meetings Commission
SIOUX FALLS — The state Open Meetings Commission on Wednesday reprimanded the Silver Creek Township Board in Sanborn County for failing to post a notice for a May 2 meeting by two township board supervisors to discuss a road maintenance situation.By SDNA , December 08, 2011
Open-meeting complaints up for decisions from Parkston, Sanborn County
SIOUX FALLS — Two local government bodies in the Mitchell area face decisions by the South Dakota Open Meetings Commission after complaints were filed regarding alleged improper public notice of meetings last year.By Chris Mueller , December 07, 2011
Davison County Commission sets closed-door sessions on personnel
The Davison County commissioners will hold three closed executive sessions on personnel when they hold their regular weekly meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday at the courthouse, 200 E. Fourth Ave., Mitchell.By Staff reports , October 03, 2011
MERCER: Gov’s proclamations help tell state’s stories
By Bob Mercer , September 26, 2011
AG's open-meeting page getting minor use
PIERRE — Few local governments and zero school districts are posting meeting agendas on the special Internet page created for that purpose on state Attorney General Marty Jackley’s website.By Bob Mercer , September 23, 2011
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