Northampton
Opinion: State must close open records loophole
April 10, 2009 |
It took no time at all, only about three months,
for elected Pennsylvania officials to mount a
highly significant challenge to the state's
fledgling Right-to-Know Law. Most observers
expected a push against what had been hailed by
lawmakers last year as a comprehensive defense
against efforts to keep the public in the dark,
especially the practice of conducting secret
deliberations before springing a decision upon
citizens left to wonder how they got there. And,
indeed, it appears Pennsylvania's reputation as a
Land of Secrets remains in intact. Read
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Pa. newspaper group blasts open-records ruling
April 03, 2009 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Newspaper
Association has sharply criticized the state Open
Records Office for a ruling that the group says
would allow school boards and other agencies to
conduct more public business behind closed doors.
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