Open records

A lengthy investigation in Missouri has bolstered allegations that former Gov. Matt Blunt's administration violated various state open records laws, the Associated Press reports.

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine will soon have the option to sign legislation banning public disclosure of a state database of concealed handgun permit-holders.

Pennsylvania's brand new Office of Open Records ruled on Thursday that birth dates of the state's employees and the names of its…

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announces the release of the 10th edition of its guide to federal…

Two plaintiffs are challenging Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act in federal court there because it requires requesters to be citizens…

In an abrupt turnaround from Bush administration policy, the Treasury Department has released details of its contracts with banks that received government…

A group of Arkansas judges have voted not to stop sealing probable-cause arrest affidavits, even if they are considered public records, The…

President Barack Obama, on his first full day in office, sent a strong message of his intention to run a transparent…

Phoenix police are using a new policy to withhold information on crime victims and suspects from the public, including the…

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a pair of bills aimed at transparency in the White House -- particularly for…