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Arkansas Governor's Push To Restrict Public Records Meets Opposition, Final Law More Limited

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FILE - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks, Feb. 7, 2023, in Little Rock, Ark. Arkansas lawmakers have voted to restrict the public's access to records about Gov. Huckabee Sanders' travel and security. They backed away from a more far-reaching proposal to shield her administration's records from release. The Senate on Wednesday Sept. 13 2023 approved a bill that would allow the state to wall off details about the security provided to Sanders and other constitutional officers. (Al Drago/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Overview

  • Governor sought to restrict Arkansas Freedom of Information Act regarding her security and family.
  • Proposal faced swift pushback from various groups over transparency concerns.
  • Final law passed by lawmakers only limits release of records on protecting governor and officials.
  • Push came after blogger requested cost details of protecting governor.
  • Seen as bipartisan compromise but critics argue it weakens transparency.