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23:45 You're also referring to people filing RTK requests as "difficult" and describing ways these agencies can overcharge what they normally would, just to get around these requests. Doesn't that seem kind of ridiculous? Why are we encouraging agencies to be difficult with their constituents?

11:30 I thought agencies have to respond within 5 business days as to whether or not they'll be able to provide the requested documents. Then they have 30 days to deliver the documents. Is that correct?

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I want to know more about that rock the law does that go for all states

I live in PA. I am a resident , my question is Am I allowed to carry my pistol inside the PITTSBURGH AIRPORT OR DO I NEED TO LEAVE IT IN MY PICUP TRK

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Can we do one a RTK/Open Records vid for "Authorities? For example the Bucks County Housing Authority does not list a RTK officer of any kind and seems to be under the impression they're not required to. Which is something I do not understand and want to- Thank you --- Jeff Bohen --Lower Bucks Source

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NOTHIN’ for SUNSHINE 2024??? (Come to think of it did we do anything for 2023? I seem to recall being at/viewing a presentation from a library last year? Cmon PA!! Believe it or not there are many federal & other state govs, non-profs, transparency advocacy groups & a host of orgs that view FOIA & open access through a wide array of legal lenses, look to our Open Records policy & Process as one of only very few that should be emulated when designing novel or even “model” open access policies & procedures of their own.

A post of the March 2022 version of this presentation AFTER, the updated March 2024 version, posted 2 days ago?

Thank you for this informative video. The delivery was not complex and simple enough for most to comprehend.

This system to appeal a denied records request is seriously flawed. As most appeals seem to be denied because this office does not care whether records should exist. My own experience with an appeal was very flawed. As the officer extended the time for the agency to submit their evidence without asking me. The deadline passed and they were allowed to still submit their response. Also, one of the affidavits submitted by the agency was full of false statements and I informed the office of such and received no response. In fact, I submitted a rebuttal to the affidavit stating the truth and it was basically ignored. In fact the final determination stated that there was no bad faith on the agency part. Lying isn't bad faith in Pennsylvania? Seriously flawed system basically rules in favor of agency yet makes it out like they care about the person being denied.

Hard to find attorney to go to court for Sunshine Act Violations.

If I request information from L&I for a specific property, is the owner of that property alerted? Or can they see that I am requesting information about their property?

Have you done a video on how to find payments made to our doctor?

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do we legally have to give our name and address when information is being emailed? Do I have to identify myself?

Excellent information

I have a question that what are the question about the project to the tittle which is records management practices in public organization

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Our township keeps denying rtk requests.

This is proof the Senate are 100% unanimously morons. The majority of the population does not want daylight saving at all, and does NOT approve of this vanity bill! Their thinking is completely wrong. One biased study does not a fact make. Repeal Daylight Saving and restore Standard Time all year, then let the people decide for themselves if the want to start earlier!

I thought my man Georgie Spiefs had transitioned to a consulting role, leaving the team and goin private??

To clarify, you mean alternative law/precedent that carry exemptions/exceptions to RTKRQ’s, there by rendering certain records as confidential. Not “protecting” certain information , but “exempting” or “ sealing” certain information….

Still wondering: how is it possible and what to do if the OFFICER look up database on the OOO website lists no more than 5 generic individuals or offices/depts for a PA county, a county with more than 50 separate offices and functional departments. And that’s at the county level. Imagine down to the township etc…

What if a county lists ONLY 6 TOTAL(mostly generic) AORO’s across all depts, agencies, offices, etc? (And reference tool on OOR website has same sparse info ?) thank you team!

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George does an excellent job. He answers all my questions professionally and is very knowledgeable. I learned a great deal from his seminar on RUclips, thank you George

If all business in government is in the light of day, can you record the police via telephone on official business if one party knows, making it single party with the police?

This law while better then Pre-2009. Is still not good enough. Government fails to realize we own you.

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Do i need a Right to Know form to get a copy of an officers sworn oath? The chief told me he had to contact his lawyer first for that and filming in the public lobby. Am i wrong in thinking the damn chef should know the 1st amendment even if he doesn't know things like "Freedom of information act" "Sunshine Act" or the "Open government act of 2008" or the half dozen supreme court rulings on that exact thing?? They never reply to my emails and the door (with the unlawful signs and mask mandate signs that they haven't worn once) is always locked. You have to call dispatch to get someone to unlock the door to the public lobby. I was denied access by 2 officers last thursday. Friday when i finally was able to see the chief he told me he couldn't give me the right to know forms till i turned my camera off. I got that statement on my gopro before under duress turning it off. There is some serious corruption for sure and discrimination against me. I was violated on 7/19 when i was told i need written consent to film on my private property, they came on my porch put his hands on me then told me i was detained "till i respected him" all on the camera i was told i couldn't film with. I was 100% conspired against that day and fully believe with pretty good evidence that the 2 police officers were in on it as well. After being violated for filming on my property they allowed a very serious traffic violation to occur by the guy who can be heard on my camera and facebook messenger screenshots i have to be "the muscle/back up" right in front of them. That man was never once at that house ever. A known antagonist who can run amuck everyday terrorizing people. He says these certain cops names and poof no incident.Everytime several of which i have on camera as well. Its like once a week this dude its threatening to kill people in the neighborhood. Last year he spit on my dog and threatened me with brass knuckles unprovoked for playing pokemon in the alley, no incident. 8 cops came 1 stood by me never asked a single question and then they left no incident of course. 5 witnesses also. He gave what looks to be a snitch signal to the copo 10 minutes prior when they drove past before they acted upon me. 3 weeks later i have a summons to appear for disorderly conduct and harassment. I have 8 cameras on that side of my house and one in my hand proving everything in the affidavit is a lie. No articulate reason whatsoever he said maybe 5 sentences and none of which are on that statement. they were with the group for 10 minutes trying to further get me in trouble for a constitutionally protected act on private property. I am in fear for my family and my safety and the cops are in on it. There are only 10 cops in this town 7 of which i know for a fact don't honor their oath cause i have it on camera.

Do I need to show I.d. When filing complaints against police or Right to know forms?

I have a concern about transparency and the efficacy of filing a Right-To-Know with my local municipal governing body. There has been a trend over time and which has rapidly accelerated in recent years and even months to channel major community development projects and initiatives through local 501(c)(3) or other 501(c) organizations that are closely affiliated with and influenced by the local Redevelopment Authority and members of the municipal governing body. Getting information about these projects and initiatives at any time has proven more than difficult if not impossible and usually incurs the ire of those pulling the strings when they are pressed for the information. Whilst municipal governing bodies and Redevelopment Authorities are subject to the Right-To-Know Law in Pennsylvania, the same does not appear to apply to closely affiliated entities that are used by the local RDA and the City governing body to facilitate projects and initiatives the details of which are largely withheld from the community at large. I and many others believe this is a deliberate strategy on the part of these organizations to circumvent the Right-To-Know law. What remedies are available to address this issue?

Monrovile Burrough has denied me copies of grass cutting fines city code enforcement officer had in his hand at the meeting that I was at they also denied me the free-form is an application for a building permit I have no fear of the law because they are above it and I can't seem to find any government agency they can hold them accountable for any of their actions these are just a small taste of illegal actions they have taken against me shortly they will make me lose everything I own

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I have no legal knowledge but I did win my appeal, but I know I am going to have to sue for enforcement. I can’t find info instructing how to do that. I hope to do it myself, but I’m afraid I will lose because I don’t know what I am doing.

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Very confused about submitting in person. Is your name required? Who can make the request? How long does the records keeper have to comply with the request, if submitted in person? Also how long if records are readily available(literally feet away)? Does there need to be a reason given to see records? May the requester film the process in public buildings or in public access of public buildings? May they film or photograph the requested information?

I suggest if you are new at this don’t' call the township or agency etc. and ask for a form. Use the form supplied on the open records website. They must accept that form, I'll provide the link. They are not allowed to ask you why you want the information, but be careful they try to find out another way. For example "Can you tell me what you trying to accomplish so I can point you in the right direction". I suggest you do not talk to anyone and just drop the form off in a brown envelope marked "Open Records Request" . Most local townships are very naive about the law, so appeal a denial, its free. If they take too long to answer or do not answer, you can appeal they never responded. www.openrecords.pa.gov/Documents/RTKL/RTKRequestForm.pdf

I was denied access to bodycam/dashcam footage by lower Moreland police.

Thank you for your clear and concise explanation.

For a public records request, are you always required to submit a physical/digital form or can you make a verbal request to the custodian of the public record?