Speaking to Students at the University of Pittsburgh

23 October 2019

Late yesterday, I visited the University of Pittsburgh to speak to Prof. Doug Swanson’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: University of Pittsburgh – Prof. Doug Swanson – Oct. 22, 2019 (PPTX) University of Pittsburgh – Prof. … Continue reading Speaking to Students at the University of Pittsburgh

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Speaking to Students at Lock Haven University

22 October 2019

Earlier today, I visited Lock Haven University to speak to Dr. Sharon Stringer’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: Lock Haven University – Dr. Sharon Stringer – Oct. 22, 2019 (PPTX) Lock Haven University – Dr. Sharon … Continue reading Speaking to Students at Lock Haven University

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Speaking to Students at Marywood University

18 October 2019

Earlier today, I visited Marywood University to speak to the Wood Word staff about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. It was a great discussion, and I appreciate the invitation by Dr. Lindsey Wotanis very much. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I used: Marywood University – Wood Word / Dr. Lindsey Wotanis – Oct. 18, 2019 (PPTX) Marywood University … Continue reading Speaking to Students at Marywood University

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Presentation at the Tyrone Daily Herald

17 October 2019

Earlier this afternoon at the office of the Tyrone Daily Herald, I led a training session about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. Many thanks to the Daily Herald for allowing me to visit. I appreciate it very much. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I used: Tyrone Daily Herald – Oct. 17, 2019 (PPTX) Tyrone Daily Herald – Oct. … Continue reading Presentation at the Tyrone Daily Herald

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Presentation to the Pennsylvania Library Association

14 October 2019

Yesterday in Erie, I spoke to members of the Pennsylvania Library Association about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. Many thanks to PaLA for the invitation. I very much appreciate it and loved having the chance to speak to librarians. When my family lived in Christiana, PA, in the 1980s, the wonderful Moores Memorial Library was right down … Continue reading Presentation to the Pennsylvania Library Association

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Annual RTKL & Sunshine Act Training: Nov. 7

11 October 2019

The Office of Open Records’ Annual Training on Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and Sunshine Act will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m. The free event has been approved for 2 CLEs for attorneys. You can join us in person at the Commonwealth Media Center in the State Capitol Building, or via webinar. For … Continue reading Annual RTKL & Sunshine Act Training: Nov. 7

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The RTKL & the SCOTUS Food Marketing Institute Decision

10 October 2019

On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media, which dealt with trade secrets and other commercial information that may be confidential under the federal Freedom of Information Act. The Supreme Court held that, “Where commercial or financial information is both customarily and … Continue reading The RTKL & the SCOTUS Food Marketing Institute Decision

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Presentation for Media & Citizen Requesters

10 October 2019

Later this morning at the Office of Open Records in Harrisburg, I’ll lead a training session about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. This session is designed especially for members of the media and members of the public interested in using the RTKL to request government records. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I’ll use: Media & Requester Training – … Continue reading Presentation for Media & Citizen Requesters

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Coffee and the Capitol with PSATS

9 October 2019

I recently spoke to Joe Gerdes, Director of Government Relations for the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, about the Right-to-Know Law and how townships across Pennsylvania can be better equipped to handle requests as efficiently as possible. It was a great conversation, and I appreciate the invitation. Here’s the complete video from our “Coffee … Continue reading Coffee and the Capitol with PSATS

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Speaking to Students at SSHE

9 October 2019

Last night, I visited the State System of Higher Education’s Dixon Center in Harrisburg to speak to a group of students from across the state about Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. I was invited to speak by Dr. Duane Milne. It was a great discussion, and I greatly appreciate the invitation. Here’s the PowerPoint presentation I used: … Continue reading Speaking to Students at SSHE

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