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STAFF BLOG REPUBLIC INSIDER 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
MERCER: Sun shines brighter as business tax breaks to be open in SD
As recently as the winter of 2008-2009, the Rounds administration resisted revealing the names of the business projects that received permits under South Dakota’s construction-tax refund system.
By Bob Mercer , March 17, 2013
Gov signs 3 open government bills
Task force leader says legislators could eventually OK other 5 measures.
By Chet Brokaw , March 13, 2013
OPINION: Media, public share watchdog roles
Government agencies do not have to comply with record requests simply because they came from a newspaper, or any medium. We have no special right to access.
By Jim Lee , March 12, 2013
OUR VIEW: SD records open, but not easily accessible
To continue toward true public access, the public documents at the Davison County Courthouse should be able to be viewed by anyone with a computer — and not just at terminals provided at the courthouse.
By Editorial board , March 12, 2013
MERCER: Should public bodies vote via technology?
We live in a big state with life-threatening weather possible five to six months of the year. Teleconferences make sense.
February 03, 2013
SD lawmakers reject plan to record closed meetings
Opponents say action would stifle debate, disclose sensitive details.
By Chet Brokaw , January 31, 2013
House hits snag on expanding open-meeting code to digital formats
PIERRE — With one member missing, the state House of Representatives fell shy by one “yes” vote Tuesday of approving a major expansion of South Dakota’s open-government laws.
By Bob Mercer , January 30, 2013
OPINION: E-meetings should be open
Bill matches up technology, transparency.
By Tim Waltner , January 28, 2013
OPINION: Bill bolsters coverage of high school sports by SD’s news media
Some schools are now putting restrictions and limitations on how the local news media can cover their school sporting events and activities. There is a real trend toward more monetization of high school sports.
By DAVID BORDEWYK , January 24, 2013
Daily Republic wins judgment against city
Judge adopts newspaper’s interpretation of open-meetings law.
By Seth Tupper , November 10, 2012
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