Transparency battles are getting more difficult in WA
Protecting the people’s right to know in Washington state is a constant battle that is getting even harder. That’s a tough message to deliver, especially during Sunshine Week.
Sunshine Week runs March 15-21 this year. It’s meant to educate, recommit and celebrate the fight for openness in government, believing it is the best way to ensure accountability and preserve public trust.
It coincides with the birthday of James Madison, March 16, 1751. Madison was a driving force behind the constitutional convention in 1787 and presented the first version of the Bil of Rights to Congress.
But celebration of open government these days is more often focused on small wins in a growing battle.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/18/transparency-battles-are-getting-more-difficult-in-wa/