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Public records fees hinder access across states
The rising costs to view government records curb open government as agencies charge for searches, copies, redactions, and expert review. Notable cases span Kansas, Florida, Virginia, Iowa, and California, with lawmakers proposing caps and boards to curb price barriers. Open government advocates warn high fees deter public accountability.
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Richmond
Tns
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Wichita Eagle
Statehouse
Mississippi
Associated Press
Oregon
Boxing and Martial Arts Regulatory Commission
Marshall
Florida
Broward Sheriffs Office
Jason Parsley
South Florida
Gay News
Parsley
Ifornia
Jerry Brown
Iowa
Public Information Board
State Department of Corrections
Marshall Project
Criminal Justice System
Dan Bevarly
National Freedom of Information Coalition
University of Missouri-Columbia
Michigan
Maryland
Tennessee
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Deborah Fisher
Tennessee Coalition For Open Government
Indiana
Washington
Toby Nixon
Washington Coalition For Open Government
Chuck Thompson
International Municipal Lawyers Association
North America
Thompson