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Citizen Portal News Utah

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8 hours ago

GRO orders University of Utah to run email searches after Jones appeal; director finds request reasonably specific The Government Records Office granted Thomas Jones’s appeal and directed the University of Utah to run the petitioner’s requested Boolean searches of ten custodians’ emails (specified domains/timeframe), finding the request reasonably specific under GRAMA and directing agency and requester to coordinate production details.

The Government Records Office has ordered the University of Utah to conduct email searches that could unveil critical information linked to a government-commissioned report.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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1 day ago

University land‑grant selections could add 350,000 acres; lawmakers press for access and selection criteria University President Pat Pitney said a federal/state land‑grant process could add roughly 350,000 acres to the university endowment if DNR completes selections by December 2026; senators pressed on how parcels were chosen and whether hunting/trapping access would be preserved.

The University of Alaska could secure 350,000 new acres for its endowment, but lawmakers are demanding answers on how this land will be used and access preserved for local communities.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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2 days ago

Breckenridge History outlines 2026 cabin-restoration plan, cites occupancy cost barrier to public access Breckenridge History told the Summit County Open Space Advisory Council its 2026 plan will prioritize stabilizing and restoring historic mining-era cabins (F21, later F24 and F30) but will keep them closed to the public because County Certificate of Occupancy requirements would raise costs by an estimated 3–4% and alter cabin aesthetics.

Breckenridge History's ambitious restoration plans for historic mining cabins face a costly hurdle that could keep them closed to the public, sparking a debate between preservation and accessibility.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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2 days ago

Summit County advisory council endorses access plan for Camp Hale monument, backs SUP management Summit County Open Space Advisory Council endorsed a Volpe Center access plan for the Camp Hale Continental Divide National Monument study area and recommended a special-use permit (SUP) be issued to the county to manage trailheads; the motion passed unanimously.

Summit County's Open Space Advisory Council just paved the way for a groundbreaking access plan that could transform trailheads in the stunning Camp Hale National Monument!

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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2 days ago

County and U.S. Forest Service outline CHCDNM access plan and plan NEPA next steps Summit County and U.S. Forest Service staff presented an Access Planning draft for the CHCDNM study area covering parking, shuttle/reservation ideas, staffing scenarios for a Special Use Permit, and a recommendation to begin NEPA early summer 2025; USFS said the project is high on its priority list but capacity is limited.

Summit County and the U.S. Forest Service are gearing up for a game-changing Access Plan that aims to tackle trailhead congestion and enhance visitor experiences by 2025!

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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3 days ago

Senate panel advances bill to make EPIC independent, sparking dispute over open-records exemption The Natural Resources and Energy Committee passed Senate Bill 100 to strengthen the independence of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) and add limited confidentiality for proprietary utility data. Witnesses from the Kentucky Resources Council and Sierra Club urged removing a proposed Open Records Act exemption; sponsor Senator Robbie Mills said limited shielding is needed to obtain data from utilities.

Senate Bill 100 aims to boost the independence of Kentucky's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, but critics warn it could shroud key decisions in secrecy.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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3 days ago

County assessor pauses annual reassessments, sets 2026 level of assessment at 95% and outlines Tyler conversion Tompkins County's assessor told the committee the office will pause annual reassessments for now, set the 2026 assessment level at 95% of market value, and move to Tyler Technologies' enterprise assessment system with an anticipated July 1, 2027 go-live.

The Tompkins County assessor has hit pause on annual reassessments to tackle a growing backlog while gearing up for a major database upgrade—what does this mean for your property taxes?

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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4 days ago

Committee tables interstate massage-therapy compact amid disputes over training, grandfathering and trafficking risks Lawmakers debated House Bill 232, an interstate massage-therapy compact that would raise minimum training to 625 hours and create a multistate license; regulators warned revised language lowering standards could facilitate trafficking, practitioners raised concerns about grandfathering and added training costs, and the committee voted unanimously to table the bill for further stakeholder negotiations.

Georgia's proposed interstate massage therapy compact faces major hurdles as lawmakers debate training standards, practitioner access, and potential trafficking risks.

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The Fairy Godkiller Fiction Podcast

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5 days ago

The Fairy Godkiller Premier watch Party @ Phillycam Creator Q&A | Drinks | Food | Unique Merch April 13th @ 4;00PM 699 Ranstead St in Old City

We will be holding a watch party for the premier of The Fairy Godkiler on WPPM on April 13th @ 4:00pm. The party will take place at Phillycam at 699 Ranstead St. RSVP here:
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Citizen Portal News Washington

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6 days ago

Hearing focuses on Wetland B, buffer reductions and access: designers argue fencing impractical, city proposes restoration and signage Witnesses debated whether fencing or stricter exclusion is practical at Wetland B, with the city’s ecologist and designers arguing the bulkhead removal and targeted buffer plantings will restore functions while full fencing would block shoreline access and is structurally impractical at the waterward edge.

The debate over Wetland B is heating up as experts weigh the ecological benefits of restoration against the challenges of public access—what's the best path forward?

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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6 days ago

Planning commission backs John Street vacation for U-M, approves stormwater and solid-waste UDC edits The Ann Arbor Planning Commission on March 3 recommended City Council approve a John Street vacation requested by the University of Michigan to advance Wolverine Village phase 2, and it unanimously approved two UDC amendments clarifying stormwater-review delegation to Washtenaw County and updating solid-waste terminology and screening rules.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has taken a significant step forward by recommending the vacation of John Street to pave the way for the next phase of the Wolverine Village project.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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6 days ago

Traffic consultant recommends 22 stalls, crosswalk and signage; residents warn overflow could clog Beach Drive A transportation consultant told the hearing the park will generate modest peak-hour trips and recommended 22 parking stalls (10 on-site, the rest off-site at City Hall), a marked crosswalk to link the sidewalk, and signage limiting turns; residents testified they expect summer overflow and emergency-access concerns on narrow Beach Drive.

A transportation expert's analysis shows the new park will only generate modest traffic, but residents fear summer overflow could jam their narrow Beach Drive.

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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6 days ago

Business owners and Secretary of the State back raising notary fee, modernizing trade-name registry Witnesses told the Judiciary Committee that raising Connecticut's notary fee from $5 to $10 would preserve access to notary services, and the secretary of the state described steps to centralize trade-name records and combat fraudulent filings.

Connecticut business owners are urging lawmakers to raise the notary fee to $10, warning that without changes, access to essential notary services could be at risk.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 week ago

Senate committee advances bill easing park fees for veterans after removing active-duty members The Senate Veterans, Military, and Homeland Security Committee passed SB190 as amended to expand access to state parks for veterans, gold-star families and certain family members while removing active-duty personnel from the bill; public testimony emphasized outdoor programs' role in veteran healing.

The Senate committee just advanced a bill that expands fee-free access to state parks for veterans and gold-star families, but controversially excluded active-duty service members.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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1 week ago

Concord land trust proposes 370‑foot boardwalk over Spencer Brook; NRC presses for narrower trail and added mitigation The Concord Land Conservation Trust presented plans for a 370‑foot boardwalk linking two preserved parcels; the Natural Resources Commission probed riverfront and wetland impacts, asked for wetland replication per MassDEP standards and discussed narrowing the trail and adding plantings as mitigation.

A groundbreaking 370-foot boardwalk is set to transform public access across the scenic Spencer Brook, but the Natural Resources Commission is demanding crucial revisions to protect the wetlands!

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 week ago

Residents clash over ‘customary use’ proposal for Perdido Key beaches during Escambia County public forum At a March 5 public forum, residents and property owners delivered sharply divided testimony on a proposed ‘customary use’ approach to Perdido Key shoreline access; supporters urged broader public access and collection of sworn historical testimony, while condo representatives warned of property-rights losses and likely litigation.

Residents of Escambia County are divided over a controversial proposal that could reshape access to the beloved Perdido Key beaches, as passionate voices clash over public rights versus private property.

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Citizen Portal News California

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1 week ago

State water board announces 2030 data solicitation and outlines SEDEN 2 rollout State water quality staff said data solicitation for the 2030 Integrated Report will open by late March or early April and urged immediate submission of monitoring data; a separate presentation described a phased SEDEN 2 upgrade that will add user accounts, automated QA/QC checks, and a chemistry module for public users this summer.

California's water quality monitoring is about to get a major upgrade with the upcoming 2030 data solicitation and the launch of the innovative SEDEN 2 system!

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Jerod Leupold | Paroxysm by Design

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1 week ago

Finishing up Gravity Falls with my 8-year-old.

1) woah, cartoons have come a loooooong way.
2) Is this an alternate campaign for #PublicAccess
3) A crazy #KidsOnBikes campaign?

Either way, Waddles for president.

7orsten

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1 week ago

... and we love it.
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MovieJawn

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1 week ago

2026 Sundance documentaries traveled the globe — Moviejawn by Alex Miller, Staff Writer We went to Hungary, Syria, Turkey, Germany, an America of the past, an America of the present, and a lot of pre-Guiliani New York City. Some were stronger than others, bu...

MJ's @alexmiller16mm.bsky.social shares several documentaries from around the world that he caught at this year's @sundance.org.

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Jeff McAleer from The Gaming Gang

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1 week ago

The Gauntlet's Public Access RPG is PWYW at DriveThruRPG - The Gaming Gang The Gauntlet has revealed their latest roleplaying game, Public Access, and it's one of analog horror investigation.

Did you miss The Gauntlet’s Public Access RPG is PWYW at DriveThruRPG? - @gauntletrpg.bsky.social @drivethrurpg.com #PublicAccess #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/th...

Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 week ago

Advisory panel hears city attorney on customary‑use ruling; members raise alarm over new beach posts and signs The Beach Stewardship advisory group in St. Pete Beach heard a city‑attorney briefing on a recent First District Court of Appeal matter affecting customary‑use claims and asked staff to pursue ordinance language and research after members reported new 4x4 posts and ropes appearing on the beach that may limit access.

A recent court ruling could change how the public accesses beaches in St. Pete, raising alarms about new posts that may restrict shoreline use.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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1 week ago

Redevelopment commission adopts Kayak Point allocation area to enable tax‑increment financing for tenant The Portage Redevelopment Commission adopted Resolution 2026‑01 to create the Kayak 0.1 allocation area (about 32.84 acres), enabling tax‑increment financing to support public improvements tied to a tenant, Glass Solutions Inc.; the resolution sets a base assessment date of Jan. 1, 2026 and moves next to the plan commission and city council.

The Portage Redevelopment Commission has taken a bold step by adopting a new allocation area to spur development and enhance public access to Salt Creek—what’s next for this exciting project?

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Jeff McAleer from The Gaming Gang

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1 week ago

The Gauntlet's Public Access RPG is PWYW at DriveThruRPG - The Gaming Gang The Gauntlet has revealed their latest roleplaying game, Public Access, and it's one of analog horror investigation.

The Gauntlet’s Public Access RPG is PWYW at DriveThruRPG - @gauntletrpg.bsky.social @drivethrurpg.com #PublicAccess #TTRPGs thegaminggang.com/game-news/th...

Birch Twigs

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1 week ago

Let's kick the week off with the return of Shenmue II on this ShenMonday! Leaving Hong Kong so that means no more box moving! Will we be able to play Lucky Hit? Find out at www.twitch.tv/birchtwigs !

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Arcane Circle

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1 week ago

If you are looking to trying something beyond D&D, then check out these incredible TTRPG systems.
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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 week ago

Commission approves zone change with public‑access easement on 8 Mile Gap Road parcels Kane County commissioners approved Ordinance 02026-03 to rezone parcels off 8 Mile Gap Road to R‑5 for equestrian lots, adding a condition that a prescriptive easement be recorded to preserve public access to adjacent state land; vote passed 2–1.

Kane County's recent decision to rezone land for equestrian lots sparks debate over road safety and public access—what does this mean for the community?

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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2 weeks ago

Spokane City Council adopts package of rule changes after weeklong revisions The Spokane City Council adopted a modified set of council‑rules amendments after a day of debate and several Cathcart changes that preserved public testimony and added procedural safeguards; some proposed controls on council spending and overtime failed.

The Spokane City Council has adopted a major overhaul of its internal rules, promising increased transparency and public input amidst a heated debate and significant revisions.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 weeks ago

Panel advances bill letting Florida agencies publish legal notices online; press groups warn of fragmentation A modernization bill would let agencies publish required legal notices on official or private websites, but newspapers and transparency advocates warned it would fragment access and reduce public engagement; committee approved the measure with an amendment to require free public access.

A controversial new bill in Florida could change how legal notices are published, raising concerns about transparency and public access.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 weeks ago

Committee backs bill requiring searchable local budgets and 14‑day posting window CS for HB 1329 would require counties, municipalities and special districts to post budgets 14 days before public hearings (up from two) in searchable formats and retain final budgets for five years; an amendment carved out smaller jurisdictions and added hardship procedures. Supporters say the change improves public access; local governments warned of implementation costs.

A new bill aims to revolutionize local budget transparency in Florida by extending posting requirements and making budgets more accessible, but will smaller jurisdictions be able to handle the costs?

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