Washington Coalition for Open Government

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Washington's 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die -- and here's how WashCOG and our fellow access advocates think it went. washcog.org/in-the-news/20…

WashCOG honored transparency warriors at a packed Sunshine Breakfast to launch Sunshine Week. Check out our gallery. washcog.org/sunshine-break…

Government transparency lost another round in WashCOG's legal challenge of "legislative privilege." Stay tuned. washcog.org/in-the-news/ap…

Join us for our sunshine breakfast, March 13! washcog.org/in-the-news/20…

Another crusader for sunlight in government will be honored at our Sunshine Breakfast March 13! washcog.org/in-the-news/20…

Here's another honoree for the upcoming Sunshine Breakfast! Check out details on washcog.org. washcog.org/in-the-news/bu…

Transparency takes another hit in Washington -- But we're not through fighting! washcog.org/in-the-news/ap…

Hear author Miranda Spivack at our annual Sunshine Breakfast! washcog.org/in-the-news/su…

Please tell a state legislative committee *now* that we don't want to water down the Public Records Act. Get details here -- we're on deadline! washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

Join us in keeping tabs on our state legislature! Subscribe to WashCOG's weekly Olympia Watch. washcog.org/in-the-news/ke…

WashCOG welcomes nominations for outstanding access advocates of 2025! washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

AG Nick Brown is staffing his new Public Records and Open Government Unit. It will be headed by Morgan Damerow as the first chief transparency officer. washcog.org/in-the-news/st…

Check out WashCOG's on-the-spot analysis of the appellate court hearing over whether legislators can withhold their records from the public. washcog.org/in-the-news/co…

Yakima Valley College pays a former instructor $340,000 to settle PRA violation. washcog.org/in-the-news/ya…

WashCOG weighed in on the proposed Model PRA Rules; have you? washcog.org/in-the-news/ag…

Attorney General Nick Brown is moving in the right direction by making transparency a priority amid a jump in public records requests. washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

Another Washington legislator pledges to support legislative transparency! Rep. Jeremie Dufault (D-15) will receive the Ballard-Thompson Award for his commitment. washcog.org/in-the-news/re…

The Washington Newspaper Publishers Ass'n honors State Rep. Gerry Pollet with its Freedom's Light Award and support of government accountability. washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

WashCOG chides politicians who aren't making public access a priority -- or are complaining about it altogether. washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…