"Arkansas Gov. Sanders Restricts Release of Travel and Security Records, Amends FOIA Act"

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a law restricting the release of her travel and security records, citing the need to protect herself and her family from threats. The law allows the state to withhold details about the security provided to the governor and other constitutional officers, including the cost of individual trips. Initially, Sanders and Republicans sought broader exemptions to the open-records law but faced criticism for eroding government transparency. Critics argue that the law will keep the public uninformed about how taxpayer dollars are being spent. The new law requires the state to file quarterly reports on the costs of protecting the governor. Sanders has left open the possibility of seeking further changes to improve government efficiency.