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Birmingham City Council considers training on changes to Alabama Open Meetings Act

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Birmingham City Council members could undergo training this fall on recent changes to the state's Open Meetings Act, which take effect this month.

The training, which is being offered by the Jefferson County District Attorney's office, would provide an overview of the law and highlight the changes that most affect the council's meetings.  Continue>>>

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Editorial: Missouri open meetings, records law needs clarity

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A report last month described a tug of war for emails among supporters of opposing Republican candidates for Missouri attorney general in 2016.

At the center of the contest is the University of Missouri, the employer of Josh Hawley, a faculty member with the MU School of Law, who wants to be attorney general.  Continue>>>

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California DOJ unveils website with law enforcement data

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The California Department of Justice has unveiled a state-run website to provide data on law enforcement’s interactions with the public.
 
The database is the culmination of months of work aimed at improving transparency and government accountability after incidents sparked debate across the country on police practices over the last year. Continue>>>
 

Photographing public records to save time a big no-no in Tennessee

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In Tennessee, people can inspect public records for free, but grabbing a photo could cost them.

As often as Tennessee officials gripe about copying these records, one might think common sense would prevail. Copying these records, officials say, is such a burden they have no choice but to charge fees — often as high as $1,000.  Continue>>>

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Tennessee: Hearings could force charges to public to inspect government records

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Changes to Tennessee law could force you to pay access fees to inspect public records. 

Currently free, governments and municipalities are considering charging citizens fees to read and examine any records that are part of the typical governmental process, such as inspections, deeds and licenses.  Continue>>>

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Florida Sunshine, open meeting seminar planned for Orlando

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The Orlando Sentinel Media Group will host the First Amendment Foundation's fall Sunshine Seminar on Thursday, Sept. 17.

The one-day seminar gives an overview of Florida public records and public meeting requirements as well as a legislative update and discussion of media law issues. Continue>>>

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