As we celebrate America’s 250th, we should take a moment to reflect on the meaning of freedom today. The many […]
William M. Cotter: Pushing public notices to government websites is a bad move
Legislation in the Pennsylvania Senate risks allowing local governments to operate in the shadows, leaving taxpayers unaware of decisions affecting […]
Court delivers key transparency victories in Shapiro records fight
The government has the duty to prove why a record should be withheld — and courts are increasingly insisting that they meet it.
By Todd Shepherd
From the Editors: Good government starts with accountability — even for Shapiro
“Good government is good politics,” Governor Josh Shapiro used to say.
From the Editors
Conservative group files suit over Biden-era documents related to Franklin County project
A conservative group with Pennsylvania ties filed suit Monday against the Department of Homeland Security arguing that the agency is […]
Central Bucks School Board members use Signal for official business, evading public disclosure laws
In its haste to hire a new solicitor and undo some of the policies of the previous Republican-led board, the […]
Despite an order from Open Records office, Delco won’t release DEI data
The County continues to stonewall journalists about their spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.
By Taylor Millard
Senate session recordings publicly inaccessible
Pennsylvania is one of only a few states that doesn’t make its Senate recordings publicly accessible online.
By Anthony Hennen
From The Editors: The $67 court fee we refuse to pay
If the government can make a citizen pay for endless court challenges to get records released, those records are effectively closed to the public.
By the Editors