Bills would allow live-stream of Assembly, agency meetings

Greater transparency, public participation and ease of access are major reasons for bipartisan, video live-streaming bills reintroduced in the Maryland House and Senate this week, legislators said.  Maryland General Assembly, State Board of Elections and Maryland Transportation Authority meetings would all be live-streamed if legislation passes this session.  

Transparency Between Government and Press Still Needs Improvement

Although technology enables public files to be shared and accessed on the Web easily, a panel of experts agreed Wednesday that transparency between the government and the press still requires improvement.

Van Hollen Argues for Disclosure for Super PACs

A bill to create more transparency in elections through campaign funding is being sponsored by Rep. Chris Van Hollen.