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RCFP: City of Philadelphia must fix Right-to-Know Law operations

The Reporters Committee is urging the Philadelphia Law Department to end the city's practice of delaying responses to Right-to-Know Law requests. ....

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The Oregonian/OregonLive's Mike Rogoway wins 2023 Bruce Baer Award

For the past few years, Rogoway has focused his reporting on data centers in Oregon and the public policy tradeoffs that follow. ....

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Secrecy is too often the norm in Pennsylvania state and local governments

Some government officials find every reason to delay or deny access to public records, then use taxpayer dollars to fight the public in court. We’re fighting back. ....

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Secrecy is too often the norm in Pa. state, local governments

Our state and local governments exist to serve our communities. We pay our taxes each year, and in return, we the taxpayers have a right to know what our government ....

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Secrecy too often the norm in Pennsylvania state and local governments

We know all too well what can happen when governments are left to their own devices. ....

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