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The Boston Globe
Lawmakers pursue selective legal protection
The article discusses ongoing efforts by the Massachusetts Senate and House to amend public records laws, aiming to increase transparency by subjecting the Legislature and governor’s office to existing public records requirements. While the Senate’s proposed legislation expands access to certain records and offers more protections than the House’s bill, it still restricts many communications and policy documents, allowing withholding of sensitive information. Supporters argue the reforms are a step toward transparency, but critics contend the proposals fall short compared to a November ballot initiative that would broadly apply public records law to all state offices, emphasizing the need for full transparency and accountability.
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