Advocates sue Trump officials for answers on East Wing asbestos risks
Public health advocates sued the Trump administration, seeking FOIA records on asbestos inspections and abatement tied to the White House East Wing demolition.
Judge orders Harford County executive to disclose text messages related to $1 million settlement
A judge on Dec. 1 ordered Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly to disclose text messages he sent to the president of the County Council.
On Met Gala Monday, Walters Art Museum trustees argue gallery is not subject to MPIA
The Walters Art Museum is not subject to the Maryland Public Information Act, lawyers argued before the state’s high court.
Maryland corrections department ignoring PIA Compliance Board
The state agency that oversees Maryland's prisons is ignoring complaints filed before the Public Information Act Compliance Board.
Maryland public defender, ACLU supporting lawsuit over public records fees for police files
A lawsuit challenging "exorbitant" fees for police misconduct files requested under Maryland's public records law has drawn support from a variety of groups.
Transparency advocates sue Baltimore Law Department over police records requests
A new lawsuit claims that Baltimore's Law Department is ignoring state public records law and improperly shielding police misconduct documents.
Anton’s Law, passed in Md. after Black teen’s death in police custody, has a shaky track record
Five months since taking effect, Anton’s Law has not always lived up to its promise.
Md. ombudsman’s preliminary report highlights concerns at Howard County Schools
The Howard County Public Schools system delayed, denied and otherwise made it difficult for some residents to obtain documents and data under the Maryland Public Information Act, according to a preliminary […]













