Our View: Working to maintain a watchful eye

A few months ago, we printed an article about the need for newspapers and journalists to keep their local governments accountable.

That article was published as part of Sunshine Week, a yearly observance by many publications to show the importance of transparency in government, as well as the importance of states’ public information laws.

While most people would dismiss the article’s inclusion as mere space filler, we’ve internally debated what questions people have about their governments and the people they’ve elected to represent.

This week, we’ve shown you the Sweetwater Count...