Diana DiZoglio sues Massachusetts House and Senate over audit documents

7 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 6

The February lawsuit follows a November 2024 ballot measure backed by more than 70% of voters authorising the state auditor to examine the Legislature.
DiZoglio says lawmakers have refused to cooperate with the voter-mandated audit, escalating a clash with Massachusetts' Democratic establishment over secrecy and accountability on Beacon Hill.
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell says she does not oppose an audit but questions its scope, and has asked the state's Supreme Judicial Court to dismiss DiZoglio's suit.

If the Supreme Judicial Court sides against DiZoglio, will Massachusetts ever see real legislative transparency—or is the voters’ mandate powerless?

How does Massachusetts’ unique exemption from public records laws shape the power struggle between the Auditor, Legislature, and Attorney General?