限制记者和机构的访问. California bill raises public records fees, restricting access to journalists and institutions.

民主党人洛雷娜·帕切科提出的加利福尼亚法案将提高公共记录请求费用, 可能会让公民付出代价. A California bill introduced by Democrat Lorena Pacheco would raise fees for public records requests, potentially pricing out citizens. 只有记者和某些机构可以免费访问, 而倡导团体和公众则不得对政府的行动如警察行为或学校政策进行审查. The measure grants free access only to journalists and certain institutions, while excluding advocacy groups and the public from scrutinizing government operations like police conduct and school policies. 批评者认为这会破坏透明度和问责制. Critics argue this undermines transparency and accountability.