Tag: sunshine week

SD lags in “sunshine laws”

Civics March 16, 2023

Media advocates say North Dakota and Minnesota "sunshine laws" generally work well to keep government open — but South Dakota lags behind its neighbors...

SUNSHINE ON GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH DAKOTA REQUIRES WORK

Civics March 16, 2023

By David Bordewyk This week is Sunshine Week – a national observance of the importance of open government and the public’s right to know. ...

South Dakota needs an open government fix-it list

Articles March 18, 2022

By David Bordewyk South Dakota Newspaper Association This week is Sunshine Week, a national observance to highlight the importance of openness and transparency in government and...

Open government is key to honest government

Articles March 17, 2021

By Ken Paulson When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye...