"While the Republican bill is very bad ... John Fetterman had publicly signaled he would vote to keep the government open.

Open government represents a vital check ... a free nation must be openness rather than secrecy. Senate Bill 432 is an affront to government transparency and accountability. It deserves an ...

similarly slamming the bill. The former speaker called on Democratic senators to "listen to the women" and move forward with "a four-week funding extension to keep government open and negotiate a ...

said the bill had been placed on the back burner ... as Congress moved to pass legislation last month to keep the federal government open and funded through September. Unlike previous stopgap ...

though it's possible Republicans would try to attach it to a must-spend bill to keep the government open or prevent a government default.

By approving sunshine laws — and rejecting proposals that block information — lawmakers can help Texans keep a watch on their government.

though it's possible Republicans would try to attach it to a must-spend bill to keep the government open or prevent a government default.