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A bill boosts Family Court privacy. Foes say it threatens speech, press freedoms
NOGC board member Alexander Falconi spoke to the @reviewjournal for the story:
reviewjournal.com/news/polit…
Thanks to all who attended our recent reception in Carson City! We had a great time celebrating #SunshineWeek and the public's right to know.
Let's keep the momentum going year round!
"Yet for all their lip service about the value of openness, too many politicians and public workers default to secrecy or obstruction when faced with scrutiny."
@reviewjournal calls for subjecting #nvleg to open meeting and public records laws:
reviewjournal.com/opinion/ed…
"There have been some calls for the Nevada Legislature to rein in the state’s open records rules, but we would suggest that it’s the elected officials who think they can get around voters who need reining in."
@RecordCourierNV:
recordcourier.com/news/2025/…
For #SunshineWeek, we're highlighting great transparency reporting.
In January, @propublica reported how Elon Musk’s Boring Company has eluded some labor and environmental vetting as it tunnels under Las Vegas because the project is privately funded.
propublica.org/article/elon-…
For #SunshineWeek, we're highlighting great transparency reporting.
This month, @NevadaCurrent reported that mining tax revenue data — released for decades — was confidential. Even mining association wants it public again to show the industry’s impact.
nevadacurrent.com/briefs/sta…
For #SunshineWeek, we're highlighting great transparency reporting.
Last summer, @thisisreno reported that a Washoe County court case over Rupert Murdoch’s trust was entirely confidential. This stymies even involved parties’ ability to file motions.
thisisreno.com/in2024/08/rig…
For #SunshineWeek, we're highlighting great transparency reporting.
In April, @thenvindy and @carsonnow revealed it takes an average of 17 months for open meeting law complaints to be fully investigated. Such delays can erode public trust in the process.
carsonnow.org/04/14/2024/res…
TONIGHT: NOGC and @nevadapress are celebrating the importance of transparency and an open government with a #SunshineWeek reception. Join us!
Thank you to our sponsors: @reviewjournal, @thenvindy and @ThisisReno!
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#SunshineWeek spotlight:
In August, @reviewjournal shed light on how Clark Co. coroner's office heavily redacted autopsy reports of people who died in jail. Records of this kind help tell stories of people who died after being restrained or neglected.
reviewjournal.com/investigat…
It's happening TOMORROW! Join NOGC and @nevadapress for a #SunshineWeek reception in Carson City celebrating the First Amendment and transparency in government.
Big thanks to our sponsors: @reviewjournal, @thenvindy and @ThisIsReno!
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Check out our op-ed in Sunday's edition of the @rgj: It’s #SunshineWeek. But some legislative bills threaten to keep the public in the dark.
rgj.com/story/opinion/2025/0…
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Don't miss it! NOGC and @nevadapress are celebrating #SunshineWeek with a reception in Carson City next Tuesday.
RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-we…
"A huge step backward": NOGC board members weigh in on Legislative Counsel Bureau's policy that means many supporting documents for bills are not posted online.
Via @thenvindy:
thenevadaindependent.com/art…
Mark your calendar for March 18!
We're celebrating a free press and an open and accessible government with our #SunshineWeek mixer in Carson City.
RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-we…
Save the date! We're hosting a #SunshineWeek reception with @nevadapress on March 18 in Carson City.
RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-we…
NOGC joined the ACLU and Las Vegas Review-Journal in urging the Nevada Supreme Court to support prompt and individualized responses to public records requests.
Read more about our amicus brief here:
nevadaopengov.org/post/nogc-…
NEW: We just released research showing how most Nevada district courts lack public-facing online portals where journalists and other community members can access court filings.
It can be a major barrier to following key court cases.
Read the full report: nevadaopengov.org/post/surve…
A special thanks to the @reviewjournal, @TheNVIndy, @OurNevadaJudges and @BobConrad for their financial support of this project.