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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Texas governor admits his emails with Elon Musk are too 'intimate and embarrassing' to publish

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declines to release emails with Elon Musk, claiming privacy and confidentiality due to their 'intimate and embarrassing' nature.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Texas governor says his emails with Elon Musk are too 'intimate or embarrassing' to release

Governor Greg Abbott's office refuses to release emails to Elon Musk, citing exemption from public disclosure laws.
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Confidential documents in Sheriff Corpus case posted on court website

"Throughout her tenure, Sheriff Corpus has violated laws related to the performance of her duties, flagrantly and repeatedly neglected her duties, and obstructed investigations into her conduct."
US politics
#irish-history
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Missouri Mayor Accuses Local Man of Cyberbullying' Over Online Joke, Gets Sued by Free Speech Nonprofit

Free speech must be protected, including jokes about public officials.
Legal battles may expose more scandals involving Riverview's mayor.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Georgia Court Rules for Transparency over Private Police Foundation

This decision marks a significant advancement for transparency in Georgia, compelling private entities working closely with public agencies to comply with the Open Records Act.
US politics
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Appeals court ends California A.G.'s prosecution of top Gascon advisor

California appeals court dismisses criminal charges against Diana Teran, emphasizing that accessed records were public and not improperly used.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Immigration groups slam new Miami-Dade jail agreement with ICE

The proposed agreement with ICE could hinder efforts to locate inmates awaiting deportation transfers.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Post makes case for release of confidential report on sheriff

The Daily Post challenges San Mateo County's decision to keep Sheriff Corpus' misconduct report confidential.
#los-angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Bass wasn't the only one deleting texts during the firestorms. Supervisor Barger did too

Mayor Karen Bass and Supervisor Kathryn Barger are criticized for deleting texts during January firestorms, raising concerns about transparency and public records.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Was Bass incommunicado while returning from Ghana? Or is her office withholding texts?

Mayor Karen Bass faced scrutiny over her communication during a wildfire while abroad, prompting public records inquiries.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Was Bass incommunicado while returning from Ghana? Or is her office withholding texts?

Mayor Karen Bass faced scrutiny over her communication during a wildfire while abroad, prompting public records inquiries.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'Instigative reporter' banned from Worcester City Hall for 'intimidating' behavior, city manager says

David Webb, a reporter, has been banned from Worcester City Hall for what officials claim is intimidating behavior.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Pablo Torre threatens UNC with lawsuit amid his Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson investigation

These are public records requests. I don't know why this should be vague or ambiguous...You get things in exchange for what feels like a reasonable level of transparency.
New England Patriots
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Need to relax? The Internet Archive is livestreaming microfiche scans to a lo-fi beats soundtrack

The Internet Archive is livestreaming its document digitization process, showcasing efforts to preserve democracy-related records.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Alameda County taxpayers group settles lawsuit with Oakland over 2022 mayoral election

Oakland has settled a lawsuit for $207,812 regarding election rule violations and record-keeping improvements.
Toronto startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Clear Capital launches data solutions business, PropertyNova

PropertyNova integrates public records data for real estate clarity.
New DaaS products aim to unify property-related information across industries.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

He filed an FOI request in 2020 for Toronto police records. After winning 3 appeals, he's still waiting | CBC News

Jelinski's FOI request to Toronto police for Clearview AI records illustrates significant issues with transparency and compliance in handling public information requests.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

FDA Reverses Course, Rehires Staff Handling Public Records After Mass Layoffs

The layoffs decimated the workforce that processes FOIA requests across FDA centers overseeing vaccines, drugs, tobacco, medical devices, and food, leading to significant operational disruptions.
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask US Supreme Court to keep their identities anonymous

The officers argue that revealing their identities would violate their privacy and deter them from expressing unpopular opinions, posing a threat to free speech.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Top New York State court orders Suffolk PD to release records on officer misconduct allegations

The Suffolk County PD must release previously sealed police misconduct records after a ruling by New York's highest court.
#lawsuit
Law
fromMission Local
3 months ago

California's AG is trying to put a prosecutor in prison. It's not Brooke Jenkins.

George Gascón's contrasting view on the prosecution of prosecutors shows a disparity in legal implications based on the use of technology.
fromBKReader
3 months ago

How to Find People with an Address Lookups and Search Tools

Finding a person using an address is possible through public records and online tools.
New England Patriots
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson UNC emails revealed with 'predator,' nepotism fears

Bill Belichick's personal communications reveal concerns over social media comments and the implications of hiring his son at UNC.
#foia
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

The Trump administration's job cuts at HHS jeopardize public access to health records under FOIA.
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
5 months ago

Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - Poynter

Timely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

The Trump administration's job cuts at HHS jeopardize public access to health records under FOIA.
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
5 months ago

Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - Poynter

Timely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
#gene-hackman
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records

Lack of transparency surrounding the LAFD's response to the Pacific Palisades fire raises questions about accountability and public information access.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

The Foilies 2025

Public access to government information is increasingly threatened by legislation and administration policies.
The Foilies report highlights absurd responses to public records requests to promote accountability.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

How To Find Out If Someone Died in Your House

Investigating a home's history can uncover whether someone died there by utilizing public records and community insight.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

No big new revelations expected in Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files

The forthcoming release of Epstein's documents is expected to lack new significant details regarding his crimes and high-profile connections.
fromAustin Monitor
10 months ago

State court rules Austin must release files on police complaints. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor

"Under the Austin Police Oversight Act, records of any complaint - even if no disciplinary action was taken - must be handed over to the civilian-led Office of Police Oversight."
Austin
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