Google is teaming up with state governments to make public records accessible for Internet users by offering free consulting and software. These records include information concerning education, real estate, health care, and the environment. National security has tightened the reigns of data on the Web since the September 11th terrorist’s attacks. Only WebProNews has the inside scoop including how opponents of the effort are reacting; plus, we have a phone interview with Patrice McDermott, the director of OpenTheGovernment.org, who advocates Google’s initiative.