As we move forward from a landmark election, it’s important to remember a fundamental truth: The strength of American democracy rests in the freedoms that define it. In every era, and particularly in ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- NYPD officers are now required to share their full names and ranks with people who they stop on the street, due to a new law that took effect Friday. Officers will hand out business ...

In our previous column, we introduced the right to know and the Montana Transparency Project, our nonprofit organization that champions, amplifies and educates Montanans about this crucial right.

Thomas Kehr, New Hampshire’s right-to-know ombudsman, explains his role and purview to claimants and the government agencies involved in the cases that go before his office. Thomas Kehr, New Hampshire ...

Following an influx of anonymous Right-to-Know requests across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors has advised municipalities to review and update their ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would mandate hospitals offer genetic testing to confirm the paternity of babies who are born to unmarried couples. Reps. Melanie ...

In his first several weeks, New Hampshire’s right-to-know ombudsman has received five complaints against state and local public agencies. Ombudsman Thomas Kehr, who began in January, said the Milford ...

UPPER POTTSGROVE — The township has lost yet another legal battle with activist and resident Matthew Murray. On June 2, Montgomery County Judge Jeffrey Saltz dismissed a request for temporary ...

BATH, Pa. - The Right to Know is costing the borough of Bath a bundle. The Northampton County municipality says a citizen is abusing the spirit of the transparency law, and it could cost taxpayers.

UPPER POTTSGROVE — When the township took legal action in January to prevent activist Matt Murray from filing additional Right to Know requests, it complained that complying with those requests “have ...

The office that handles disputes over access to public records in New Hampshire is now vacant, putting all cases on pause until a new right-to-know ombudsman is selected. Thomas Kehr, the attorney who ...