It's Sunshine Week in Ohio. Here's why public records matter | Opinion

Ohio has a law that makes public records accessible, but it's under constant threat.

Self-deleting messages violate public records act, Dave Yost warns public officials

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Monday released the 2026 edition of the Ohio Sunshine Laws manual, warning public officials against using messaging apps that automatically delete ...
HeraldNet

Judge denies request to exempt Flock footage from Public Records Act

MOUNT VERNON — A Skagit County Superior Court judge denied a request from Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley to exempt Flock camera footage from the Public Records Act. Judge Elizabeth Neidzwski said Thursday ...
The National Law Review

Open Public Records Act Request Must Be In Writing

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
The Fresno Bee

CA city sues its own councilman, accusing him of withholding records

The city of Paso Robles is suing its own councilmember in what may be a “first of its kind” lawsuit to compel Chris Bausch to comply with the California Public Records Act. In its frank and detailed ...
Wenatchee World

Court rules WVC violated state Public Records Act

A Chelan County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Wenatchee Valley College violated the state Public Records Act in two ...