Articles written by Jim Zachary

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Sunshine Week: It's always your right to know
Jim Zachary, CNHI Deputy National Editor|Mar 19, 2020
The media is most definitely not your enemy. Far from being the enemy of the people, day in and day out we take our role as the Fourth Estate seriously and work hard to protect your right to know, making public records requests and attending public meetings to keep you informed. Why? Because we believe all the business government does, whether in open public meetings or behind closed doors, is your business. We believe every last penny government spends is your money. We believe it is your...
Sunshine: your fundamental right
Jim Zachary, CNHI Deputy National Editor Editor, The Valdosta Daily Times|Mar 14, 2019
For government to be of, by and for the people it must be out in front of the people. The theme for Sunshine Week 2019 is simply, "It's your right to know." The reason it's your right to know is that it's your government. From the courthouse, to the statehouse to the White House, it is your right to know what government is up to. Every deliberation by city council, county commission, the General Assembly or U.S. Congress is the people's business. Every penny spent by local, state and federal government is your money. Every document held in the...

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