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MassFOIA Press Release on Mass AG Enforcement of Public Records Law for First Time in Five Years

Reflections from the Recent Public Records Hearing by CCMA Intern Maria Hardiman

Announcement of date and sign up request to attend Massachusetts public records reform bill legislative hearing on May 26th

Sunshine Week may have ended last month, but the Massachusetts Freedom of Information Alliance is still at work, pushing for 21st century public records reform. Here’s 5 reasons why transparency reform is a top priority.

A media roundup and summary of the various endorsements and efforts supporting 21st century public records reform in Massachusetts during 2015 Sunshine Week, including editorials from Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Cape Cod Times, Hampshire Daily Gazette, Patriot Ledger, WickedLocal, and more.

Blog post on the importance of open government leading into Sunshine week and overview of Massachusetts reform efforts