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Society of Professional Journalists | Oregon Territory Chapter

Oregon journalists call on Kotek to veto a bill that would fuel backroom deals, secrecy

Open public meetings and transparency in government is crucial to combat waste, malfeasance and corruption. That's why the Society of Professional Journalists is calling on Gov. Tina Kotek to veto House Bill 4177. 

Recently disclosed public records make clear that HB 4177 is a recipe for backroom deals. The legislation would — if signed by Kotek — severely weaken if not destroy the longstanding expectation under Oregon law that the public’s business be conducted in public. (Click here for SPJ letter to Kotek)

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