Sunshine Week Webinars Postponed

16 March 2020

The Office of Open Records webinars scheduled to take place this week will be rescheduled.

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The RTKL and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

12 March 2020

The Office of Open Records has issued the following advisory regarding Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and the COVID-19 emergency. Last updated April 1 at 9:02 a.m. *** The OOR encourages both requesters and agencies to be considerate and patient while working with each other, especially during the current emergency. Requesters: Unless you have an urgent need … Continue reading The RTKL and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The Sunshine Act and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

11 March 2020

The Office of Open Records has issued the following advisory regarding Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act and the coronavirus (COVID-19). Last updated March 31 at 9:07 a.m. *** This advisory relates to all meetings governed by the Sunshine Act; it is not limited to emergency meetings. As a starting point, it’s key for agencies to remember that … Continue reading The Sunshine Act and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Speaking to Students at Drexel University

3 March 2020

Earlier today, I visited Drexel University in Philadelphia to speak to Dr. Ronald Bishop’s journalism class about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. It was a great discussion, and I appreciate the invitation very much. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I used: Drexel University – Dr. Ronald Bishop – March 3, 2020 (PPTX) Drexel University – Dr. Ronald Bishop … Continue reading Speaking to Students at Drexel University

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Speaking to Students at Temple University

28 February 2020

Yesterday afternoon, I visited Temple University in Philadelphia to speak to Dr. Logan Molyneux’s journalism class about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. It was a great discussion, and I appreciate the invitation very much. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I used: Temple University – Dr. Logan Molyneux – Feb. 27, 2020 (PPTX) Temple University – Dr. Logan Molyneux … Continue reading Speaking to Students at Temple University

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Speaking to Students at Upland Country Day School

28 February 2020

On Wednesday morning, I visited Upland Country Day School in Kennett Square to speak to two classes (9th grade and 7th grade) about the importance of government transparency and how Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law works. Teacher Judson Morris led the discussions, and I really appreciate the invitation to return to a school I graduated from in … Continue reading Speaking to Students at Upland Country Day School

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OOR Updates Standard RTKL Request Form

26 February 2020

The Office of Open Records has updated the Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form. (Under Section 505 of the Right-to-Know Law, all Commonwealth and local agencies are required to accept the OOR’s Standard RTKL Request Form.) The new Standard RTKL Request Form includes a series of relatively minor changes, the most notable of which is that … Continue reading OOR Updates Standard RTKL Request Form

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Speaking to Students at Dickinson College

25 February 2020

Yesterday afternoon, I visited Dickinson College in Carlisle to speak to Prof. Amy Worden’s journalism class about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. It was a great discussion, and I appreciate the invitation very much. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I used: Dickinson College – Prof. Amy Worden – Feb. 24, 2020 (PPTX) Dickinson College – Prof. Amy Worden … Continue reading Speaking to Students at Dickinson College

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March 20 in Pittsburgh: Sunshine Week Conference

24 February 2020

On Friday, March 20, I’ll be speaking about the Right-to-Know Law as part of the Access, Transparency and Your Right to Know daylong conference taking place at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Pittsburgh. My discussion (and there will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A) will take place during the luncheon, but the entire event kicks … Continue reading March 20 in Pittsburgh: Sunshine Week Conference

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OOR Webinar Schedule for Sunshine Week 2020

24 February 2020

Continuing a tradition that began last year, the Office of Open Records is once again planning a series of webinars for Sunshine Week 2020 with topics related to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act. The OOR’s Sunshine Week 2020 webinar series currently looks like this: March 16 (Monday) RTKL Basics for Agency Open Records Officers … Continue reading OOR Webinar Schedule for Sunshine Week 2020

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