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politics1 year ago

Conservatives Target Federal Partisans Pre-Trump Era

Conservative groups allied with Donald Trump are conducting extensive investigations into federal employees, seeking to identify those perceived as partisan obstacles to Trump's agenda. These efforts, involving thousands of Freedom of Information Act requests, aim to prepare for potential mass firings if Trump returns to the presidency. The Heritage Foundation and other organizations are leading these initiatives, focusing on diversity programs and employees' political affiliations. Federal agencies and unions are concerned about the potential impact on civil servants and are preparing counter-strategies.

via CNN|
#federal-government#freedom-of-information-act#heritage-foundation
politics2 years ago

"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.

via POLITICO|
#arkansas#freedom-of-information-act#government-transparency
politics2 years ago

"Arkansas Public Records Restrictions Bill Advances to House Vote"

The Arkansas State House is set to vote on a bill that would restrict public access to certain governmental records related to the security of the governor, state officials, and members of the General Assembly. Supporters argue that it is necessary to protect the safety of the governor and her family, while critics believe it is too expansive and would limit transparency. The bill comes after a lawsuit was filed against the Arkansas State Police for withholding records related to the governor's use of a public plane.

via 4029tv|
#arkansas#freedom-of-information-act#governor
politics2 years ago

"Sanders' Proposed Amendments to Arkansas' FOIA in Special Session"

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proposed amendments to the state's Freedom of Information Act, citing the need to update the law to accommodate modern technology and address security concerns. The proposed changes would expand exemptions for records related to the governor's security, including past travel records, and introduce a "deliberative process" exemption for executive branch agencies. The amendments also aim to bring Arkansas' transparency law in line with federal and other state laws. Critics argue that the proposed changes limit public access to information and undermine transparency.

via Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette|
#arkansas#freedom-of-information-act#politics
politics2 years ago

"Gov. Sanders Calls Special Session to Address Tax Cuts, FOIA Updates, and COVID-19 Rules"

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has called for a special session focused on tax cuts, updates to the Freedom of Information Act, and changes to COVID-19 regulations. The session aims to cut $250 million in annual personal income taxes and $58 million in annual corporate income taxes, lower the personal income tax rate to 4.4% and the corporate income tax rate to 4.8%, and provide one-time tax relief payments to middle-class taxpayers. The session will also address updates to the Freedom of Information Act, including exemptions for the governor's security and internal deliberations in the executive branch. Additionally, legislation will be introduced to restrict COVID-19 mandates and ban vaccine mandates for state employees.

via KARK|
#arkansas#covid-19-regulations#freedom-of-information-act
politics2 years ago

"Prince Harry's US visa records under scrutiny in court"

A federal judge has given the Department of Homeland Security until next Tuesday to decide how it will handle a conservative think tank’s request for Prince Harry’s US immigration records. The Heritage Foundation has asked the US government via the Freedom of Information Act to see his visa application, citing his admission of past recreational drug use in his memoir. The group is questioning whether immigration officials properly granted Prince Harry’s application, since admission of past drug use can be grounds to reject a visa application.

via CNN|
#dhs#freedom-of-information-act#heritage-foundation
crime2 years ago

Josh Duggar's prison release date delayed again.

Josh Duggar's release date from federal prison has been pushed back to October 2, 2032, from the original date of August 12, 2032. Duggar was found guilty on child pornography charges and sentenced to 151 months in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release. The reason for the change in release date is unknown as a Freedom of Information Act request was denied.

via KNWA|
#bureau-of-prisons#child-pornography#crime