Transparency

Verkhovna Rada Takes a Crucial Step Towards EU Membership: Law on Lobbying Approved in Ukraine’s Bid for Transparency and Anti-Corruption

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KYIV, Ukraine – The Verkhovna Rada, Ukrainian parliament, has taken a significant step towards meeting the European Commission’s requirements for Ukraine’s bid to join the EU. In a unanimous vote, the draft law on lobbying was approved in its first reading on Wednesday. The legislation aims to establish a legal framework for lobbying in Ukraine and promote transparency while combating corruption. The draft law, which received 309 votes in favor and none against, outlines lobbying rules based on international standards. One of its key provisions is the establishment of the Transparency Register, to be administered … Read more

Transparency Concerns: The Untold Side of NC Lawmakers’ Actions Unveiled

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RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina lawmakers, elected by the people to represent their interests, have come under scrutiny for their lack of transparency. The citizens who vote for them have limited access to information about what their legislators are actually doing, highlighting a concern about accountability and the democratic process. This issue is particularly evident in North Carolina, where lawmakers are not subject to the state’s open records laws. While these laws promote government transparency by allowing citizens to access government documents, lawmakers have exempted themselves from such requirements. Consequently, the inner workings of the … Read more

Library Advocacy Group Drops Lawsuit Against County Officials, Praises Recent Transparency Efforts

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Towanda, Pennsylvania – The Friends of the Bradford County Library, a library advocacy nonprofit, has decided to drop their lawsuit against the Bradford County Commissioners and the Library Advisory Committee. The lawsuit accused county officials of violating the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act by holding meetings that were not open to the public. The Pennsylvania Sunshine Act requires public officials to conduct most meetings in an open and public environment. According to court documents, the lawsuit alleged that the Library Advisory Committee had formally announced that their meetings would not be open to the public and would … Read more