Association controlling activity fees subject to meetings law

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The New York Court of Appeals, reversing a lower court, ruled that the state's open meetings law applied to an organization which controlled the student activity fees at a community college. Contrary to the college's argument, the fees were "public funds" and the allocation of the funds by the organization was a state action governed by the First Amendment. In addition, the organization was so closely linked to the college that its board of directors was a public body.

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State court toughens notice requirement

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in Badke v. Village Board that government bodies must observe the state's open meetings law. Public notice must be provided for government meetings attended by a quorum of members from another government body. The factual situation concerned planning commission meetings attended by city council members, at which construction of a new apartment complex was to be discussed.

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Cameras and microphones in public meetings: a broadcaster's guide to effective access in the 50 states and D.C

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A survey of the law in the 50 states and the District of Columbia on media access to public meetings is given. Sources for the survey were government officials and state broadcasting associations. Relevant state and case law as well as attorney general opinions are given. General arguments that could be used in conjunction with existing authority are also given. The survey is alphabetical by state.

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