Shit Scott Walker Is Doing To My State "Wisconsin’s constitution says lawmakers are not subject to being sued during the legislative session. That’s an important protection to allow our legislators to work independently and without threats of intervention. But Vukmir — through a motion filed on her behalf by Van Hollen’s office — contends that the legislation session lasts the entire term or perhaps even beyond that. So, in other words, the public is not entitled to ever know, at any time, who has contacted their legislators, what documents they have received and who has their ear. That goes against the very principles of transparency and open government and would open wide the door to corruption. Each year, Van Hollen holds public records and open-meetings law sessions around the state to help inform local government officials and others about the state’s laws. It’s disappointing he thinks state legislators are apparently above the laws with which everyone else must comply."
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:18:07 +0000
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