government-transparency Cases

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Amanda Brubaker, in her official capacity as the Records Custodian for the Colorado Department of Human Services, Petitioner: v. Colorado Sun and Tegna, Inc., d/b/a KUSA-TV/9News. Respondents:

colo · 2026-03-30

This case involves a dispute over public records requests made by Colorado Sun and KUSA-TV (9News) to the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). The news organizations sought records related to...

State ex rel. Mason v. Basinger

ohio · 2026-02-27

This case involved a dispute over public records requests made by Mr. Mason to the Village of Basinger. Mr. Mason sought various documents related to village operations, including financial records, m...

In re Recall of Lauser

wash · 2026-02-26

This case involves a petition to recall Councilmember Lauser from his position on the City of Connell City Council. The petitioners alleged three grounds for recall: (1) Lauser's vote against a resolu...

State ex rel. Patterson v. Starn

ohio · 2026-02-26

This case, State ex rel. Patterson v. Starn, involved a dispute over a public records request in Ohio. Patterson, the relator, sought various records from Starn, the respondent, who was the Clerk of C...

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Ex Rel. Attorney General Russell Coleman v. Council for Better Education, Inc.

ky · 2026-02-19

This case involves a dispute over whether the Council for Better Education (CBE), a non-profit organization that advocates for public education, is subject to Kentucky's Open Records Act. The Attorney...