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Malheur Enterprise investigation shines light on school district’s leadership dispute
The newspaper, represented by RCFP attorneys, successfully sued for records concerning discrimination allegations against board members.By Doris ZhangCategorized in Education
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RCFP’s Local Legal Initiative powers investigative reporting and chips away at culture of secrecy in state, local government
“The first two years of the Local Legal Initiative have been a huge success.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative
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Couloumbis v. Senate of Pennsylvania; Janesch v. Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Case Numbers: 160 CD 2022; 142 CD 2022 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Clients: Angela Couloumbis, Sam Janesch Petitions for…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Central Dauphin School District v. Hawkins
Court: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Date Filed: Feb. 9, 2022 Update: On Dec. 21, 2022, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Education -
RCFP helps Philadelphia Gay News reporter access information about LGBTQ+ advisory committee
“You don’t have to just accept what an agency says. ... You can reach out to the Reporters Committee.”By Doris ZhangCategorized in Freedom of information
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Pennsylvania Department of Health v. Mahon (1066 CD 2021)
Case Number: 1066 CD 2021 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Clients: Spotlight PA, Ed Mahon Brief Filed: Jan. 21, 2022…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Denver Public Schools v. The Denver Post, et al.
Case Number: 2021CV33225 Court: Denver District Court Clients: The Denver Post, The Denver North Star Response to Application Filed: Dec.…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Schwartz v. Pennsylvania State Police
Case Number: AP 2021-0916 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Clients: Daniel Schwartz Lawsuit Filed: Dec. 20, 2021 Background: In March…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Oklahoma journalist uses RCFP legal hotline to connect with attorney, obtain records on police killing of tribal citizen
“A service like this is really important not only for reporters but for the people we do our jobs for.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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City of The Dalles v. Rogoway
Case Number: 21CV42306 Court: Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Wasco Clients: Mike Rogoway and…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information