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Entries from April 2008

Pennsylvania Continues to Make Strides In Open Records

April 25th, 2008 · No Comments

In the world of open government records, 2008 has been exciting year in Pennsylvania. In February 2008, the Governor of Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell, signed an open records bill which created the presumption that all government records are open to the public, absent a few exceptions. If a government agency refuses to make certain requested information [...]

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Tags: News · Pennsylvania

Most Wanted Criminals

April 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Are you concerned that a criminal is in your neighborhood? Or perhaps you ‘ve seen someone participating in suspicious activity. Reviewing the Most Wanted pages can be a great way to set your mind at ease, or help your state and country apprehend dangerous criminals. People on the Most Wanted list include bank robbers, [...]

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Tags: Using Public Records · federal

Legislation Brings Domestic Violence Database One Step Closer to Reality

April 11th, 2008 · No Comments

In California, a database providing information about convicted domestic violence offenders could soon become a reality. On April 9, 2008, the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee approved legislation to create such a database. The Bill, AB 1771 was introduced in January by Assembly Member Ma. The Bill, also known by many as the “domestic [...]

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Tags: California · News