A collaboration between The Associated Press and CNHI News has found it’s getting harder for the public to access information at the local government level in many states, including at school districts, townships and county boards.
Open government advocates say high fees, delays and outright refusals from local governments are often the cause.
Few states compile data on public records requests and laws governing open records differ by state, making a comprehensive analysis difficult.
However, a review by David Cuillier, director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project, from data provided by non-profit news site MuckRock found that between 2010-21, local governments’ compliance with records requests dropped by 21%. (The AP 12/21/23) Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools | AP News
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