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House transparency bill is anything but
A House bill claiming to enhance transparency by allowing legislative audits limits the state auditor's access to 17 public record categories and prohibits judicial review if records are denied. The bill also establishes a legislative-controlled process for handling public records requests, contrasting with the governor’s office being made subject to existing records laws.
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