Critics Warn New California Bill Could Bury Government Secrets

California Democrat Pushes Radical Bill To Gut Government Transparency

A California General Assembly bill has been amended to increase the difficulty and burden for Californians seeking government records.

Critics warn new California bill could bury government secrets

Leftist lawmakers were accused of taking a “backward step toward unaccountability” after a change to a state bill appeared aimed “to thwart transparency.” In case objections to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and ongoing fraud investigations hadn’t already demonstrated Democrats’ desire to maintain secrecy, public records requests may soon be subject to fees and potential court scrutiny in California. As it concerns California Ass…

Critics warn new California bill could bury government secrets · American Wire News

Leftist lawmakers were accused of taking a “backward step toward unaccountability” after a change to a state bill appeared aimed “to thwart transparency.” In case objections to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and ongoing fraud investigations hadn’t already demonstrated Democrats’ desire to maintain secrecy, public records requests may soon be subject to fees and potential court scrutiny in California. As it concerns California Ass…