Many local governments and school boards have struggled with how to maintain decorum during public comment opportunities they provide and keep the focus on local concerns within the power of the local ...

City councils and other local boards often decide on sleepy, procedural agendas, but, occasionally, an issue riles citizens to turn out and speak their minds during public comment. Examples of such ...

Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill to require public comment periods at most government meetings. Current Ohio law allows the public to attend meetings but does not guarantee them the right to ...