NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan describes speech ordinances at open meetings in New Hampshire. Attorney Harrison Stark discusses our lack of online access to court records in Vermont and how that frustrates the public’s right to know.
Melanie Plenda, a NEFAC advisor and director of the Granite State News Collaborative, speaks about Civic Documenters. WBUR investigative reporter Todd Wallack discusses search warrant records in Massachusetts and the lack of access to them.
It’s a lot harder to ignore a constituent when they’re sitting directly in front of you in a meeting room, but not everyone has the ability to attend in person.
NEFAC appreciates the support of all its donors and contributors. In particular, we would like to recognize the Estate of Gloria L. Negri and the following Leadership Circle donors ($10,000+) and Major Supporters ($2,500-$9,999):
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Rhode Island Foundation
The Boston Globe
Paul and Ann Sagan
The Robertson Foundation
MAJOR SUPPORTERS
Boston University
Hearst Conn. Media Group
Academy of New England Journalists
Northeastern University
WCVB-Boston
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