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WashCOG special report calls for action to save the peoples Public Records Act Washington Coalition for Open Government WashCOG advocates for the peoples right to access government information Our Priorities WashCOGs four priorities are legislation litigation education and recognition. Track pending bills in our Olympia Watch Legislation Education Litigation Recognition In The News The death of former House Speaker Frank Chopp on Saturday March 22 came as sad and unexpected news. Chopp the longestserving speaker of the House and a longtime supporter of open government had been honored March 14 with the BallardThompson Award. Colette Weeks has succeeded Juli Bunting as executive director for the Washington Coalition for Open Government.