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Google uses a lot of water in Oregon’s city of The Dalles. Soon we’ll know how much.
The Oregonian, represented by an RCFP attorney, reached an agreement with The Dalles to disclose how much water Google uses.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
On the Docket: 5 things TN journalists should know about federal FOIA
Our Tennessee Local Legal Initiative attorney offers some helpful tips for Tennessee journalists trying to access records under FOIA.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Nashville Banner exposes details behind local election commission’s high legal bills
Records the Nashville Banner obtained with the help of an RCFP attorney explain an election commission's high legal bills.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
County clerk’s office in Pennsylvania agrees to improve access to criminal court records
RCFP attorneys helped five newsrooms settle a lawsuit challenging how the York County Clerk of Courts handled access to records.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
Judge dismisses charges against Oregon journalist April Fonseca Ehrlich
RCFP urged prosecutors to drop charges against April Fonseca Ehrlich, who was arrested in 2020 while reporting on law enforcement. -
Spotlight PA wins court battle over access to state medical marijuana data
Spotlight PA, represented by an RCFP attorney, has spent months fighting to access data about Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program.By Ceoli JacobyCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Unsealed court records reveal extortion allegations targeting Penn State University football players
The records were made public hours after local news outlets, represented by RCFP attorneys, sought to intervene in the case. -
On the Docket: Open meetings lawsuit sparks new transparency requirement
The ruling showed that such lawsuits can help change the way our government does business.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
Stonewalled by Osage Nation officials, Osage News contacts RCFP attorney for help accessing public records
The newspaper's editor says RCFP's local attorney in Oklahoma is like "a human shield and spear.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Philadelphia Inquirer investigation reveals PR effort to spin pension fund’s accounting error
RCFP attorneys represented the newspaper in its successful effort to obtain emails from executives of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information