Republican voters split with party on gun law; Dems want more access to public records from Democrat-dominated offices
Massachusetts Republican voters are split from their party on gun legislation. Meanwhile, advocates are pushing for increased access to public records from Democrat-led offices, arguing that government transparency is essential.
“It’s a very difficult sell to make to anybody that the Legislature and governor shouldn’t be subject to the public records law,” said Jonathan Cohn, policy director of Progressive Massachusetts. “Straightforward good government questions will always resonate with voters.”
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