Vermont Access Network (VAN): ACLU Conference - Vermont's Campaign Finance Disclosure Laws: Why Do They Get Failing Grades? part 1

Description

The second session in a day long conference, 'Transparency and Accountability in Government - Public Records, Open Meetings and Campaign Finance Disclosure' sponsored bythe American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Vermont, in collaboration with the Vermont Press Association and the New England First Amendment Coalition. 

Opening presentation by Dan Barrett, ACLU staff Attorney, on Vermont's current disclosure requirements, what other state's do, how Vermont's requirements differ from 'norms', and what that means in terms of watchdog grouops' ratings. Follow-up panel discussion with

• Secretary of State Deb Markowitz
• Senator Jeannette White, Chair, Senate Government Operations Committee
• Kristin Carlson, WCAX-TV