State Board of Corrections accused of exceeding its power, violating FOIA laws

The State Board of Corrections faces scrutiny for secretly hiring a lawyer to challenge laws limiting its power, allegedly bypassing public procurement rules. This incident highlights the critical intersection of government transparency and legal accountability, emphasizing that open data practices must extend to official expenditures and decision-making processes to maintain public trust.

Source: katv.com
Published on 2024-04-24