News organizations wins six-year battle for access to coal tax records

Article Abstract:

A Montana Supreme Court ruling in Associated Press v. Montana Department of Revenue is discussed, and held unconstitutional a departmental ruling limiting access to tax information. A significant privacy concern was cited as the only justification for barring access.

Montana, Cases, Freedom of information, Government information

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Arrests of reporters climb, but precautions can be taken

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Issues regarding the increasing arrests of reporters covering high-profile events are discussed. Cases are discussed, and steps journalists and attorneys can take to prevent arrests and lessen damage when they occur are listed.

Analysis, Cover Story, Press, Police and the press

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Newspapers join forces to investigate records law compliance

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Newspapers are raising challenges to states' open record laws to test governmental compliance. State audits since 1997 reveal that police agencies have the lowest compliance rates.

Investigations, Newspapers, Public records, Local government, Police, Access control

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