Critics say WA House decision to resume 30-day email deletions threatens transparency

Critics say WA House decision to resume 30-day email deletions threatens transparency

(The Center Square) – A policy allowing Washington state House legislators to delete most legislative emails – including those related to bills and communications with lobbyists – after 30 days

Critics say WA House decision to resume 30-day email deletions threatens transparency - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – A policy allowing Washington state House legislators to delete most legislative emails – including those related to bills and communications with lobbyists – after 30 days has been reinstated by lawmakers. Transparency advocates argue that the change is a blow to open government. According to the Washington Coalition for Open Government, “the change was announced internally through an email from House Public Records Officer…