A new law in Colorado changes open meeting rules, allowing private discussions among lawmakers for better productivity
Before this, everything was pretty much open to the public, which made it hard for them to brainstorm freely. Now, they can discuss things that haven’t been introduced yet without worrying about cameras. It’s a bit of a relief for them, honestly.
The law passed with a lot of support from Democrats, while Republicans mostly opposed it. They probably didn’t want to give the other side a win. Public interest groups are not too happy about this, though. They feel like it’s a step back in transparency.
But here’s the thing: some meetings can be super boring and unproductive when everyone’s trying to look good for the cameras. It’s not all about showtime. The new law aims to strike a balance between keeping the public informed and allowing lawmakers to do their jobs effectively.
In the end, it’s about making sure they can work together without all the noise. If they mess up, we can always vote them out later. Sounds fair, right?
