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Mark Richardson is a multimedia journalist, editor and writer who has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for three decades. He is a nationally recognized editor and reporter who has covered government, politics and the environment. A journalism graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, he was recently awarded a Foundation for Investigative Journalism grant and has three Associated Press Managing Editors awards for excellence in reporting.
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Open Government Symposium planned
Monday, March 16, 2015 by Mark Richardson
The City of Austin will host its second Open Government Symposium on April 9, featuring legal experts discussing open government issues including legislation, litigation, trends and the role of an ethics and compliance program in supporting government transparency. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall, 301 W. Second St. The symposium is free and open to the public, and attending attorneys can receive Continuing Legal Education credit. For a list of topics and to register, go here.
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