A state Supreme Court judge ruled that town officials knew in advance — but did not notify the public as required — that John ...

Former select board member Michael MacAskill has filed an Open Meeting Law complaint with the Attorney General’s Office ...

The ruling comes after the GOP-controlled Hempstead Town Board voted to appoint then-Nassau Legislator John Ferretti as Hempstead's new supervisor at an Aug. 5 meeting.

Can homeowner association board ban open carry of guns in common areas such as the pool, gym, board meetings? Do residents ...

A court ruling that struck down Florida's open-carry ban is in full effect and county law enforcement will no longer enforce the previous ban.

The Caddo Commission and seven commissioners faces a lawsuit filed by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, alleging that they violating the state's open meeting law by discussing and approving ...

Have something to say? Here's info on how to sign up, time limits, why council rarely responds, and how Open Meeting Law affects public comment.

Vermont lawmakers are considering sweeping changes to open meeting and election laws to allow public officials to vote by phone and lift the requirement for candidates to gather signatures from voters ...

Learn about the importance of attending local government meetings and how to make your voice heard in New England. Open meeting laws and tips provided.

City and county commissioners in Minnesota should become very familiar with the Minnesota open meetings laws after a state court of appeals ruling in early September. According to the Court of Appeals ...

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office will partner with the Oklahoma Press Association to host seminars on the ...

For the third year in a row, California lawmakers are trying to undermine the open-meeting law that for more than seven decades has mandated transparency for local government panels like city councils ...