Orange Beach public records request to start from scratch
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Orange Beach, but the plaintiff was given 30 days to amend and refile the suit.
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Orange Beach resident defends public records lawsuit in new filing
The response challenges Alabama law allowing procedural hurdles to acquiring public records.
Orange Beach moves to dismiss lawsuit over public records
The city argues that the plaintiff did not follow proper procedure to request public records.
APR seeks financial records from Prattville Library
APR submitted a public records request Thursday with the Autauga-Prattville Public Library seeking public information.
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring response to public records requests
The Alabama Press Association and Alabama Broadcasters Association praised the bill for improving access to public records.
Legislature passes bill to improve public records law
Senate Bill 270, carried by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, introduces much-needed timelines into the law.
May 8, 2024
Public records bill advances out of committee
The bill will move to the Senate floor where its sponsor will look to have more success than last year.
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A website that tracks open records requests shows how Alabama's impotent laws can be manipulated to deter citizen access.
Ivey orders state agencies to establish public records pages
Every state agency will be required to have a public records page, and will not be allowed to charge per-page fees on electronic documents.
Merrill to appeal voter list ruling; federal judge denies fee request
The case originated when Merrill refused to provide voter lists that a federal court deemed public records.