Florida voters pass referendum expanding state public records law

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The Florida Supreme Court, in Feb 1992, ruled that the state's open records law applied only to local governments, the state's executive branch and its agencies. In response, state legislators sponsored an amendment to Florida's Constitution to broaden the law's application to all branches of the government and to narrow exemptions. In Nov 1992, Florida's voters approved the amendment by 82% of the vote.

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Names released after secret mediation

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A decision of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals allowing the release of the names and addresses of persons who commented on a plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to Idaho and Montana is discussed.

United States, United States. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mediation

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Database of Columbus children tells 'nothing about government'

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A case in which a man sought unsuccessfully under the Ohio Open Records Law to obtain the names and addresses of children participating in a city recreation program is discussed.

Ohio, Databases

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