Colorado Open Records Act update makes public records more accessible

Courtesy of the
Colorado Press Association
Special to the Herald Times
RBC | On June 1, Governor Hickenlooper signed SB17-040 into law, and this new law becomes effective Aug. 9. Thus Colorado takes a meaningful step forward on behalf of the people. By updating the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) in accordance with 21st century information technology, government becomes more transparent and accountable. The bill was introduced on the second day of the 2017 legislative…