Public records

In her new role, Tiffany will focus on expanding journalists’ access to public records at the state and federal level.

The 16th annual Sunshine Week, hosted by the News Leaders Association, will focus on last year’s unique transparency issues.

RCFP’s attorney in Oregon helped the Malheur Enterprise obtain records related to a $26 million economic development project.

Such lawsuits intimidate members of the press, public who ask questions about what their government is doing and how.

RCFP attorneys hope that successful public records lawsuits could help shape the state’s law in favor of greater transparency.

The Reporters Committee obtained the police memo through a public records request.

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 115 media and press freedom organizations sent a letter last week to officials…

Information addresses court access, public records, open meetings, and government emergency powers amid pandemic.

The legislation would allow delayed responses to public records requests due to COVID-19.

Collective bargaining agreements that require the destruction of officer misconduct records violate the values of open government.