The Laurel has been too busy/simplistic/lazy to dig into the issues of FOI, secrecy, and watchdog agencies swirling around Connecticut. We rely on Colin McEnroe who assembled a panel to discuss this recently on WNPR.
Our show today: The various attempts to weaken FOI laws in CT. The lack of any Howard Beale in the legislature after the revelations of the Braddock trial. The fact that ALL reform efforts in the area of government and elections in CT this year seem to be in the wrong direction: weakening oversight, expanding contribution opportunities, kneecapping watchdog agencies.
And the mystifying silence of the public on these issues.Guests
Matt DeRienzo is the Connecticut Group Editor for 21st Century Media Company in Connecticut. He joins us in studio.
Jon Lender is an investigative reporter for the Hartford Courant. He joins us in studio.
Cheri Quickmire is executive director of Common Cause Connecticut. She joins us in studio.
Brian Lockhart is a reporter for the Stamford Advocate.
