ACLU of Massachusetts
Coverage of ACLU of Massachusetts in the Nexus archive.
- How the House’s sausage-making put transparency groups in a tough spot
Transparency groups ACLU of Massachusetts, Common Cause, and Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association supported a bill addressing public records requirements for lawmakers but avoided commenting on its controversial provision limiting the state auditor's power to audit the Legislature. The bill, criticized by Auditor Diana DiZoglio, combined both issues, leading to confusion among observers and criticism from transparency advocates not consulted during its drafting.
- DiZoglio’s campaign to audit the Legislature is fueled by misinformation, political ambition, and personal attacks
The Massachusetts House passed legislation establishing a constitutionally viable financial audit of the Legislature and subjecting it and the governor’s office to public records law. Critics argue the campaign for the audit is driven by misinformation and political ambition, despite the bill being praised by transparency advocates and constitutional scholars.