Tag Archives: Right to Know
N.H. Senate Hearing on SB555 on RTK Ombudsman
SB555 is scheduled for a hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. in room 100 of the State House in Concord, N.H. The public is encouraged to attend and testify in favor of this bill. | … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Right to Know Law, Right to Know NH
Tagged Ombudsman, Right to Know, RSA 91-A, SB 555
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N.H. House Hearing on HB1520 on Access to Ballots on January 23 at 10:00
HB1520 is scheduled for a hearing by the House Election Law Committee on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in room 308 of the Legislative Office Building in Concord, N.H. The public is encouraged to attend and testify in favor of this … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Right to Know Law, Right to Know NH
Tagged Access, Ballots, HB 1520, Right to Know
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New Hampshire senator leads charge to strengthen state’s right-to-know law
Sen. Bob Giuda, R-Warren, introduced the legislation last month after chairing a study commission charged with simplifying the appeal process for citizens seeking records from public agencies. Currently, the only way for a citizen to appeal an agency’s right-to-know decision … Continue reading
Keene State professor files suit against city over students’ right-to-know requests
A Keene State College journalism professor has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging staff improperly denied right-to-know requests filed by several students. Marianne Salcetti teaches a public affairs reporting class that tasks students with filing requests for public information … Continue reading
Commission Recommends Changes to NH Right-to-Know Appeal Process
A commission tasked with reforming New Hampshire’s law on open records requests, released a report last week recommending a new process for citizen complaints. The commission is advocating for an extrajudicial system so citizens can appeal when public officials refuse … Continue reading
Henniker Board of Selectmen Violate Right to Know Statute…Again!
The HBOS (Henniker Board of Selectmen) held a properly called and noticed meeting on Friday, October 27, 2017. (…) The only item of business on the posted Public Notice for the Public Meeting (Notice) was to authorize the purchase of a sidewalk … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics
Tagged Board of Selectman, Bruce Trivellini, Henniker, Right to Know
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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
Posted in Legislation, Right to Know Law, Right to Know NH
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
Posted in Right to Know Law, Right to Know NH
Tagged Right to Know, RSA 91-A, Study Commission
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The New Media Militia 