Monday, March 16 - "Freedom of Information Day" in Minnesota

Today is a day to celebrate the freedom of information act, and the ability for citizens to challenge their government and demand openness and transparency with what they do with our tax dollars.

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act...presumes that everything is public. This is unique in the United States compared to other states in our country.

Technology and enforcement of Minnesota's version of the "freedom of information" act is vitally important.

It's very expensive to enforce these laws. Sadly, in many cases our government is establishing the upper hand in many disputes that are waged with citizens' demand for transparency in what our elected officials do with their power.