From Huffington Post:
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has rejected requests from The New York Times and the American Civil Liberties Union seeking information about its “targeted killing” program against suspected terrorists, saying the release of the requested documents would harm national security.
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From Observer & Eccentric:
Garden City, Michigan — The Garden City Council wants to review what other communities charge when the public submits a Freedom of Information Act request.
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From Cleveland.com:
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Citizens having problems getting public records from government agencies can now turn to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for a new forum to resolve the dispute.
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From Jacksonville.com:
The Florida Times-Union has filed a lawsuit against Jacksonville seeking "declaratory relief" from the Circuit Court in obtaining public records from local government officials.
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From 10TV:
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Some critics said on Tuesday that they were worried that it could be easier for universities to hide scandals after the state Supreme Court sided with Ohio State University about open records.
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An expert said that the Supreme Court's decision would make it harder to get records in the future.
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From The News Tribune:
Location seems to be a key factor in determining whether citizens can successfully obtain public records they’re entitled to by state law. At least that what News Tribune reporter Sean Robinson discovered when he requested public documents regarding cases adjudicated in 22 district and municipal courts in the South Sound.
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Read More… from Many courts in Washington State need a refresher on open records rights
From Santa Fe New Mexican:
After a week of taking heat following the disclosure that Gov. Susana Martinez and top officials in her administration used personal emails to conduct state business, on Monday she ordered all state employees in agencies under her authority to use official state email for state business.
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From The Washington Post:
WASHINGTON — Public agencies in the District of Columbia would have more time to respond to public records requests under legislation proposed by Mayor Vincent Gray that also broadens the type of documents that may be exempt from disclosure.
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Read More… from DC open government group slams mayor’s proposal on public records
