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When journalists emphasize the importance of the Sunshine Act, some people might think we’re seeking special favors or a particular privilege – that we’re looking for more ways to “get
A nationwide review of state procedures by The Associated Press and CNHI News reveals a patchwork of complicated systems for resolving open government disputes that often put the burden of
Darren Laustsen wanted to know whether his suburban Philadelphia school district was secretly removing books from its library system before it revised a policy to forbid the circulation of materials
Standing before a room full of editors and reporters, Bill Bowman reminded his peers that access to public information is not just a journalistic concern.