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21 Sep, 2021

U. of Memphis withdraws proposal to inspect cell phones, charge when someone takes picture of public record

By |2021-09-23T09:01:07-05:00September 21, 2021|Categories: requests|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

The University of Memphis has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required public records requestors who took pictures of public records to hand over their phone so the university could check it for what they photographed and would have allowed the university to charge the person a "production cost" even though the university itself did not produce the copies.

16 Aug, 2018

State agencies in full swing establishing public records rules

By |2020-11-19T12:34:36-06:00August 16, 2018|Categories: fees, requests|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

If you are journalist or citizen who makes public records requests to state agencies, now is the time to pay attention to the public records rules being developed regarding that access. I've listed the agency email addresses and deadlines to submit below. Two state agencies have already held hearings and (and finished soliciting written comments) for their proposed rules: the Department of Transportation and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Coming up are: Aug. 30, Bureau of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Sept. 18, Tenncare Sept. 24, Department of Revenue Sept. 24, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Sept. 28, Tennessee Housing [...]

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