The online public-records website MuckRock announced recently that it’ll be offering a crowdfunding-like option to its users.
The project offers news consumers a chance to pledge money toward ongoing reporting projects. The platform is also giving journalists an improved way to display their progress and source material. Continue…
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A Michigan lawmaker is renewing a push to subject the state legislature and governor's office to requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
This comes the same week the House Business Office released a summary of its findings on the recent sex scandal involving representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat. Continue…
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Anyone interested in learning more about Massachusetts' open meeting law is being encouraged to attend one of a series of educational forums hosted by state Attorney General Maura Healey.
The forums are part of a larger effort by her office to help the public and local officials better understand and comply with the law, Healey said. Continue…
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ANNOUNCMENT: The Newseum will host a Sept. 16 panel discussion to examine the various ways in which U.S. cities and states are incorporating police body cameras to hold officers accountable and build public trust.
Panelists will also discuss the future of police body cameras in the District of Columbia. The event is free to the public, but registration is required. Continue…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The D.C. Open Government Coalition will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17 starting at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.
Coalition directors will join guests in discussing important open government matters in the District, including access to video from police body cameras (and to public records in general), open meetings and open data. The Coalition will welcome suggestions for its work in coming months. Continue>>>
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An advisory committee that helps award grants for addressing the impact of local gaming in Colorado disregarded the Sunshine Law by failing to document its meetings and activities, a new state audit says.
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Gov. Rick Scott and Florida's three elected Cabinet members are going back to school next month.
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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments this month on whether police can redact information gleaned from driver data from reports released to the public.
A federal appeals court ruled in 2012 that the village of Palatine, Illinois, violated the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act by leaving a parking ticket on a resident's car listing his personal information. Continue>>>
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While recent decisions and court findings have clarified what records can be requested under Pennsylvania's Right-To-Know law, the state's open records chief said there are still some unanswered questions.
Erik Arneson, executive director of the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, spoke to reporters Thursday on a wide variety of topics and issues. Continue>>>
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