Public records

From increasing protections for press freedom to expanding support for local news, 2022 was another successful year for RCFP.

Reporter Holly Bartholomew turned to RCFP’s local attorney in Oregon for help strengthening her appeal of a denied records request.

A recent Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling restricts the public’s ability to recover fees when suing for records.

RCFP attorneys represented the newspaper in its successful effort to obtain emails from executives of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund.

RCFP attorneys helped the paper reach a settlement requiring Lancaster Township to train employees on the Right to Know Law.

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.