It's different from state to state, but most have some repository you can search. Local governments really vary based on size of city (rural areas have almost n

It's different from state to state, but most have some repository you can search. Local governments really vary based on size of city (rural areas have almost nothing online, but cities tend to have trackers). For most people, I assume they're talking about the federal government when they say things like you said. I just want you to know that it's already open and available. For straight legislation - congress.gov tracks bills and gives you the text of most things. Whereas federalregister.gov gives you regulation changes. Yes, there is a day or two delay on congress.gov from introduction and when it is transmitted from the GPO to the Library of Congress. But overall it's pretty quick.