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Open Government Groups Encouraged by House Public Records Legislation, Call it a Step in the Right Direction

Statement from organizations in the Massachusetts Freedom of Information Alliance on the House Public Records Reform Legislation.

Public Records Reform is Long Overdue

Copy of letter in support of Massachusetts bill H. 3665 delivered to all MA State Reps and Senators

Alliance Lauds AG’s Enforcement of Public Records Law as Important First Step

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

Outpouring of support in favor of Mass. Public Records Modernization Bills

Common Cause Massachusetts press release on May 26th, 2015 hearing on public records reform

Alliance Urges Passage of Mass. Public Records Modernization Bill

Common Cause Massachusetts press release with allies on 2015 Sunshine Week, making call for 21st century public records reform.

Common Cause Massachusetts Statement on Withholding of Police Records

Brief Common Cause Massachusetts statement on Boston Globe article that details public records failure through withholding of police records.

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