

Full Disclosure
It's a simple equation: Transparency is only as good as the access available to public documents. With this in mind, CommonWealth has set up an information page to help residents wade through the state’s public records request system. Here you’ll find detailed information on making public records requests, links to records available online at state websites, as well as links to CommonWealth’s own growing public records database.



Public records harassment tough sell
Enforcement rare on statute aimed to give communities relief
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Nickeled and dimed
Dartmouth officials give little in public records requests
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Galvin upholds Jones decision on privacy grounds
Turns down appeals for police video of Patriots player
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Senate unanimous in support of Public Records Law update
The bill must be meshed with less-stringent House version
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Baker administration making public records progress
Appeals plummet; still, compliance not perfect
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Senate puts teeth into public records reform
Bill differs vastly with House measure but still leaves governor and Legislature exempt
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House okays panel to review public records exemptions
With Senate in recess, reform bill unlikely to pass until next year
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Public records bill does little to open access
Measure calls for attorney fees and fines for noncompliance but could create more potential delays by agencies
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