I've heard an argument that more disclosure and coverage on local politics actually leads to more accountability, but not the way you think. If no one reads and

I've heard an argument that more disclosure and coverage on local politics actually leads to more accountability, but not the way you think. If no one reads and makes decisions based on local news or the dump of accountability disclosures, then it doesn't do anything. But lobbyists do follow these. So it helps a lobbyist to see which senator amended the bill or proposed what kind of spending. It helps the lobbyist keep the politician accountable. Most people are caught up on national politics for some reason. I see people in NYC protesting laws in Texas while they neglect real issues affecting their quality of life.