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Being called “anonymous” by Mahanoy City officials, despite having an active lawsuit against them, exposes how Right-to-Know laws are manipulated to block access, silence public scrutiny, and shield local governments from accountability.

Being called “anonymous” by Mahanoy City officials, despite having an active lawsuit against them, exposes how Right-to-Know laws are manipulated to block access, silence public scrutiny, and shield local governments from accountability.

Being called “anonymous” by Mahanoy City officials, despite having an active lawsuit against them, exposes how Right-to-Know laws are manipulated to block access, silence public scrutiny, and shield local governments from accountability.

Being removed from the Schuylkill County Courthouse exposed the lengths officials will go to silence accountability, revealing how Right-to-Know laws are being twisted, sheriffs misused, and public access denied in an urgent call for transparency reform.

Attending Sunshine Fest 2025 revealed critical insights into government transparency, urgent needs for FOIA reform, and the importance of empowering citizens.

Is the Office of Open Records Protecting Transparency or Shielding Agencies?

Despite being tasked with ensuring public access to government records, the Office of Open Records (OOR) lacks enforcement power, allowing agencies to ignore transparency laws without consequences. Meanwhile, the rise of “vexatious requester” labels threatens to silence those who seek accountability. Learn how these barriers are undermining the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and what can be done to fight back.

Is Girardville Borough Controlling Public Records Access? A solicitor’s statement suggests a Safe Senders List may be restricting who can submit Right-to-Know requests. Learn how this could violate the PA Right-to-Know Law and what it means for transparency in public agencies.