There's a notion that "Government information is not protected by copyright." Of the many copyright myths that have gained traction, that one notion is among the most enduring. Earlier this year, the state of Oregon challenged this myth and its presumptive inviolability when its legislative officials attempted to claim copyright protection for information related to its statutes. The controversy brought into focus those issues that lie at the junction of copyright law, open access (OA), and public policy. The story also ultimately calls into question how a government raises or maintains revenues without raising taxes during a time of increasing economic stressors and shortfalls.
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