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Colorado state board of education members cost the state a pretty penny. February 19, 2008
Here's a look at the presidential hopefuls records when it comes to open records. February 19, 2008
The city of Rancho Palos Verdes in California continues to really suck at answering open records requests. February 18, 2008
Take a look here for a quick breakdown of some of the differences in open records laws from state to state. February 18, 2008
South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds denies that the public has an interest in tranparent government: Rounds: Open government only a media issue. February 16, 2008
Fine, we just won't e-mail then! February 16, 2008
Congratulations Pennsylvania! Rendell signs open records reform bill, February 15, 2008
Tennessee wants to leave Alabama in the dust. February 15, 2008
Well done in South Dakota. February 12, 2008
Georgia State Rep. Jill Chambers has an interesting idea for new legislation on Open Record/Open Meetings law: cut the convoluted legalese out. February 11, 2008
Using the "latest dodge" to avoid turning over public records -- claiming attorney-client privilege. February 10, 2008
Sometimes, a little persistence is all that's needed. February 8, 2008
In Arizona, a sheriff's official testified that:
"she did not comply with a request from a Phoenix New Times reporter because she was angry with him." February 6, 2008
Follow the timeline of an open records scandal in Michigan. February 6, 2008
This is a nice article about the struggles Mississippians have in enforcing open records laws. February 5, 2008
An interesting bill has been proposed in Washington. February 5, 2008
Who is getting the highest pensions in North Carolina? Good luck finding out... February 4, 2008
A school superintendant in Texas used the school's law firm to file for her divorce. Since when is divorce a cost of public education?
Attorney (and friend to the superintendent) Erik Nichols "said this incident was “minor” in comparison to some of the favors school attorneys provide for school officials." February 3, 2008
Did the Environmental Protection Agency release too many documents in response to a FOIA request? February 2, 2008
Dragging their feet February 2, 2008