California Assembly member Blanca Pacheco has introduced a bill that would significantly restrict access to public records, charging high fees and allowing government agencies more time to respond or even sue requesters deemed malicious. This move undermines transparency and could deter citizens from seeking information about government activities, effectively making California less open than other states. Transparency advocates warn this could severely limit public oversight of governmental actions.
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