A few days ago I wondered why certain controversies in state government were reported without seeking or printing any comment from the Governor’s office. The example I used came from Washington Post and Richmond Times-Dispatch articles on the current flap over management in the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Now the RT-D is at it again.
Today their front page is again about Game and Inland Fisheries, but this time with a Freedom of Information Act focus. A couple waged a long battle with the agency for information and along the way picked up indications of questionable expenditures and activities, including the now infamous safari to Zimbabwe.
Once again, no comment from the Governor’s office and no indication that the Governor’s office was even aware of the long-running battle, including lawsuits, involving citizens and an executive agency.
Am I crazy to think that the Governor’s views on this might be relevant? Why doesn’t anyone ask?
One person I hope to hear from on the FOIA angle is our own Becky Dale.
