More education is needed on Missouri's Sunshine Law • Missouri Independent

More education is needed on Missouri's Sunshine Law • Missouri Independent

Sunshine Law is the foundation of government transparency in Missouri. The more we know, the better we can hold power accountable (Getty Images).Missouri journalists know the Sunshine Law because we use it every day. We push to keep government records and meetings open and accessible because it is necessary for our reporting. But what about the general public? Most Missourians don’t realize they rely on the Sunshine Law just as much as journalis…

More education is needed on Missouri’s Sunshine Law – Muddy River News

Missouri journalists know the Sunshine Law because we use it every day. We push to keep government records and meetings open and accessible because it is necessary for our reporting.But what about the general public?Most Missourians don’t realize they rely on the Sunshine Law just as much as journalists do. Whether checking school board minutes, reading a local crime report or watching a city council meeting, Sunshine Law ensures government tran…