Category Archives: Right to Know Law
N.H. Commission Recommends ‘Right to Know’ Ombudsman
A New Hampshire commission report recommends a new ombudsman to more easily and cheaply resolve complaints under the Right-to-Know Law, RSA 91-A. The Commission to Study Processes to Resolve Right-to-Know Complaints was required to file its report by November 1, 2017. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Ombudsman, Right to Know Law, RSA 91-A
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RTKNH receives First Amendment Award
We couldn’t be more proud. On Thursday night, October 5, 2017, the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications awarded Right to Know NH its First Amendment Award. The award is given annually by the school to those who have “gone … Continue reading
Right to Know NH Bills for 2018
The Right-to-Know Law changes as new bills pass into law. Almost every year there are proposed bills to amend the Right-to-Know Law. This year, Right to Know NH has proposed 7 bills to strengthen the ability of citizens of New … Continue reading
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Tagged LSRs, Right to Know
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Tuftonboro’s Noxious Lawsuit, Part of National Trend
“These lawsuits are an absurd practice and noxious to open government.” That’s how the Associated Press quotes University of Kansas journalism professor Jonathan Peters, speaking about a troubling trend in recent years of government bodies suing citizens who seek disclosure … Continue reading
International Right to Know and The New Hampshire Connection
For several years, The Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers has been offering workshops on the Right to Know Law, RSA 91-A, its foundation in our State Constitution and how a taxpayer group can use it in uncovering municipal corruption. So … Continue reading
N.H. Right to Know Study Commission seeks public input
The Right to Know Study Commission has met twice so far and is making progress on its agenda to study alternate processes to resolve right-to-know complaints. Future meetings of the Right to Know Study Commission will be held each Thursday at 1:30 … Continue reading
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Tagged Right to Know, RSA 91-A, Study Commission
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NH Court Says SAU 55 Can Charge $7.49 for an Electronic Copy of an Email
SAU 55 has the distinction of being well known to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. David Taylor, a Right to Know advocate, pursued a Right to Know case against SAU 55 on his own and right up to the Supreme … Continue reading
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Tagged Earl Metzler, Email, RSA 91-A, RTK, SAU 55
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2017 Summary of NH Right-to-Know Bills
All the Right-to-Know bills are finished in both the House or Senate for 2017. As such, it is a good time to summarize the results for the 2017 legislative session. There were 9 Right-to-Know bills tracked by RTKNH. 3 bills were … Continue reading
First Meeting: N.H. Right to Know Study Commission
The New Hampshire commission to study Right-to-Know complaint resolution met for the first time last Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. It’s official name is the Commission to Study Processes to Resolve Right-to-Know Complaints. It was formed by House Bill 178. … Continue reading
RTKNH meeting Saturday 9/16 at 9am
Right to Know NH will meet on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Concord, NH at 8 North Main Street in the office of the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers. We will discuss the status of Right to … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 