Public records advocate: In Pa., a 'new era of openness'
March 14, 2009
The York Daily Record/Sunday News asked Kim de Bourbon, executive director of the Pennsylvania Freedom of Information Coalition, some questions about the state's new open records law, which is 2½ months old. Read More…
THE WATCHDOG: Chalfont Council gets Right to Know law
March 12, 2009
In a victory for open government, Chalfont Council decided Tuesday to continue recording its meetings. That means civic-minded citizens can stay involved by asking for copies of meeting tapes, which they can listen to at home instead of watching re-runs one night. Read More…
THE WATCHDOG: Public has right to hear tapes of meetings
February 22, 2009
The ruling is in. You're entitled to listen to tapes of your elected officials' public meetings. But ask quickly, because those tapes don't have to be kept for long. Read More…
THE WATCHDOG: The tale of the tape in Chalfont
January 18, 2009
For now, Chalfont Borough Council will continue recording its meetings. Read More…
THE WATCHDOG: Chalfont on open records: No record, no problem
January 11, 2009
If you're an advocate of open government, you'll want to attend Tuesday's council meeting in Chalfont, central Bucks County. Read More…
