In my first year as governor, we solved some of the problems that had begun to undermine the Open Records Act. We gave the act teeth by providing criminal penalties for knowing violations.

Traffic is only one of the side effects of growth

As the leaders and decision-makers of this great state, it is our responsibility to strive for perfection.

The law should be a shield for the weak and powerless, not a club for the

And this week, I am proposing legislation to strengthen our Open Records laws to make public access to our public records surer, faster, and more comprehensive.

No one in government should ever think that the citizens they work for can't or won't scrutinize their actions

After all, I have spent the better part of my adult life insisting that government be open... that government be accessible... and that government be held accountable to people who voted us into office.