Local Government

Impeding access to public records in a public health crisis

Amye Bensenhaver

Sep 11, 2023

Coalition co-founder investigates allegations of local police misconduct

Amye Bensenhaver

Aug 28, 2023

First page in Louisville Metro v Trageser

Defending it's right to violate the open records law, Louisville Metro loses the legal battle

Amye Bensenhaver

Aug 23, 2023

Louisville's new body cam policy violates open records law and subverts its intent

Amye Bensenhaver

Aug 18, 2023

Mark Murphy editorial cartoon from Courier Journal depicting LMPD chief candidates with identities hidden

The fault, Mayor Greenberg, is not in the law

Amye Bensenhaver

Jul 21, 2023

Photo of document captioned “Nondisclosure Agreement”

Mandatory nondisclosure agreements bely Greenberg’s transparency pledge

Amye Bensenhaver

Jul 11, 2023

Greenberg administration fails the most recent test of its commitment to the open records law

Amye Bensenhaver

Jul 6, 2023

May 25 press release from Mayor Craig Greenberg

Greenberg announces open records reforms for Louisville Metro Government

Amye Bensenhaver

May 25, 2023

Cartoon image of man holding a sign proclaiming “MEETING!!”

After months of self-serving political rancor at the state level, a local community returns to the “politics” of the people

Amye Bensenhaver

May 17, 2023

Motion for Summary Judgment in Louisville Metro v Trageser

Motion in Louisville Metro v Trageser will decide whether public agencies can continue to ignore records requests without consequences

Amye Bensenhaver

May 5, 2023

Does Metro Council member’s open records/open meetings lawsuit have merit under those laws?

Amye Bensenhaver

May 4, 2023

Greenberg makes good on open records promise, but more can be done

Amye Bensenhaver

Apr 28, 2023

A welcomed open records victory that comes with a hint of regret

Amye Bensenhaver

Apr 20, 2023

The 490 Project press release announcing settlement

Foundational principles of open government vindicated in settlement of lawsuit filed against LMPD by The 490 Project

Amye Bensenhaver

Apr 19, 2023

Rookie mistake or an end to the era of good feeling

Amye Bensenhaver

Mar 21, 2023

Louisville Metro fights to preserve its right to ignore open records statutory deadlines

Amye Bensenhaver

Mar 16, 2023

Indiana envy? “Small Town” Seymour, Indiana shows Kentucky the way

Amye Bensenhaver

Mar 12, 2023

Do not disturb. Meeting in Progress sign

Louisville Metro agrees to closed door collective bargaining negotiations at the expense of restoring public trust

Amye Bensenhaver

Mar 1, 2023

The dog which may soon be Kentucky’s Official State Do

Telework bill raises public meetings access question

Amye Bensenhaver

Feb 17, 2023

The Courier echoes former Metro Councilman’s proposal for transparent and inclusive police chief search

Amye Bensenhaver

Jan 19, 2023

Coalition Blog - Local Government

Impeding access to public records in a public health crisis

Coalition co-founder investigates allegations of local police misconduct

Defending it's right to violate the open records law, Louisville Metro loses the legal battle

Louisville's new body cam policy violates open records law and subverts its intent

The fault, Mayor Greenberg, is not in the law

Mandatory nondisclosure agreements bely Greenberg’s transparency pledge

Greenberg administration fails the most recent test of its commitment to the open records law

Greenberg announces open records reforms for Louisville Metro Government

After months of self-serving political rancor at the state level, a local community returns to the “politics” of the people

Motion in Louisville Metro v Trageser will decide whether public agencies can continue to ignore records requests without consequences

Does Metro Council member’s open records/open meetings lawsuit have merit under those laws?

Greenberg makes good on open records promise, but more can be done

A welcomed open records victory that comes with a hint of regret

Foundational principles of open government vindicated in settlement of lawsuit filed against LMPD by The 490 Project

Rookie mistake or an end to the era of good feeling

Louisville Metro fights to preserve its right to ignore open records statutory deadlines

Indiana envy? “Small Town” Seymour, Indiana shows Kentucky the way

Louisville Metro agrees to closed door collective bargaining negotiations at the expense of restoring public trust

Telework bill raises public meetings access question

The Courier echoes former Metro Councilman’s proposal for transparent and inclusive police chief search

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