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California Legislature Approves Prisoner Interview Bills
The California Legislature approved two bills that override Department of Corrections restrictions on reporters seeking to interview prisoners. The bills…Categorized in Policy -
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Sunshine in Litigation Act Filed to Limit Sealing of Records
Rep. Herb Kohl (D-Wisc) filed a “Sunshine in Litigation Act” (S 1348), saying he wants to assure that important health…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Oregon Law Clears Access to Firefighting Operations
· Story link The Oregon legislature approved a bill giving reporters and photographers access to firefighting operations as long as…Categorized in Policy -
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The OPEN Government Act and Related Legislation
Sens. John Cornyn (R-Tx) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) have introduced three bills affecting the Freedom of Information Act. The first,…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Massachusetts Newspaper Association Seeks Tougher Meetings Law
· Story link The Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association has asked the state legislature to consider six bills that would put…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Records Request? Just a Minute, We Have to Check With Subject First
· Story link New York’s Racing and Wagering Board has agreed to stop a 30-year-old practice of checking first with…Categorized in Freedom of information