When I read this Twitter post from the Virginia Coalition for Open Government's annual conference, I immediately thought of Pennsylvania local and state government (though in some cases it would be charitable to say they believe in open government). It might be more accurate to say many government officials in Pennsylvania understand that there is a right-to-know law, but that doesn't necessarily mean they have to release information.
Anyway, based on my own experiences and those of others I know, this post really resonated. Do you agree this applies to Pennsylvania? If so, what can be done about it? Do you disagree? If so, why?
Anyway, based on my own experiences and those of others I know, this post really resonated. Do you agree this applies to Pennsylvania? If so, what can be done about it? Do you disagree? If so, why?
For many new laws and/or changes such as this I think it is expecting too much for Yorkers to "get it." For some, their denseness is just too great.
But this has been a topic of discussion and legislation for so long, you would think -- or maybe just hope -- that the new RTK law would have gotten a warmer reception. OK, maybe not warm; maybe you hope it would be grudgingly accepted. But so many still seem to be fighting it.