Ethics & Accountability 03.14.2024 Opinion: The bridge Rhode Island has come to: Reforming the Access to Public Records Act The public demands better accountability from government officials. Thankfully, two lawmakers have introduced bills to reinforce the public’s right to know. Read more >
Media & Democracy 03.12.2024 Rhode Island was once last in region on public records access. It’s still playing catchup A strong public records law, Marion said, “gives us a shot to see what’s going on, and potentially fix it.” Read more >
Media & Democracy 02.1.2024 McKee orders refunds after RIDOT charges news outlets for bridge docs “Given the extraordinary public interest in the bridge debacle it made no sense that RIDOT charged any media outlets for the records." Read more >
Media & Democracy 02.1.2024 How much is that public records request? McKee orders RIDOT to refund news outlets John Marion says RIDOT’s decision to charge media outlets is “not a great precedent.” Read more >
Ethics & Accountability 10.27.2023 Behind Closed Doors: The Ongoing Struggle for Public Records Access in Rhode Island Rhode Island Monthly on the fight for access to public records. Read more >
