by Megan Schoenfelder | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
9 August 2019 Washington State AGO Opinion: Listings of taxable property as lists of names of individuals requested for a commercial purpose WSU loses public record lawsuit Outside Washington State Laws, Legislation, Policy New California Law Requires Presidential...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Aug 2, 2019 | Transparency News
July 26, 2019 Washington State Snoqualmie, North Bend update Public Records policies; could result in longer wait times for citizens Outside Washington State Laws, Legislation, Policy Bipartisan senators introduce bill to challenge new EPA policy, Supreme Court ruling...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nancy Krier Assistant Attorney General for Open Government Office of the Attorney General The Washington State Legislature convened its 2017 regular session on January 9. The session is scheduled to end April 23. It is always possible that the Governor could call a...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter April 2018
Name: Gina Miller Title: Public Records Coordinator Agency: Washington State Patrol Are you a Certified PRO? Yes Q. How many years have you been a Public Records Officer (PRO)? I have been in public records since October 2010. Q. What is one public records tip or best...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter April 2018
Volunteer Information: We’d Love to Have You Join in on the Fun! Volunteering for a WAPRO committee is a great way to get involved, learn more, and gain professional contacts. There is only a minimal time commitment that will go a long way to benefit public...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter April 2018
Nancy Krier Assistant Attorney General for Open Government Office of the Attorney General The Washington State Legislature adjourned its 2018 regular session March 8. For the first time since 2014, no special sessions were convened. The Legislature passed more than 20...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
Agency: City of Puyallup Q. How many years have you been a Public Records Officer (PRO)? Over 2 years with the title of Public Records Officer, and 6 years as clerk/specialist. Q. What is one Public Records tip or best practice you have gleaned from your work that you...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
By this notice, the Executive Committee announces the annual call for candidates to fill officer and board positions on the Executive Board of the Washington Association of Public Records Officers (WAPRO). The positions available for election and their terms are as...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
This case law synopsis highlights a handful of significant PRA cases decided by the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court in 2018. Amount of PRA Penalties In a “win” for small agencies, the Court of Appeals issued its decision...
by Megan Schoenfelder | Jun 25, 2019 | Newsletter August 2018
Thank you to all agencies who logged onto the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s (JLARC’s) new Public Records Data Reporting site and either submitted a report or indicated your agency does not meet the reporting threshold. Of the approximately 2,500...
