March 7, 2011

Salt Lake Tribune
The bill’s approval came just 72 hours after its text was unveiled, and despite loud protests from the news media. In addition to shielding records, the bill would allow charging more for records that are still available to the public. In a rare front page editorial, the Salt Lake Tribune urged Gov. Gary Herbert to veto the bill and prove “he is a champion of transparency in government.”
> Editor: This bill was rushed and hushed through the process
> Utah Citizens Against Secret Government to hold rally on Tuesday

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