Zoning ordinances give municipalities the ability to regulate how property is used by residents or landowners within the municipality. Within most zoning ordinances are provisions …
Zoning ordinances give municipalities the ability to regulate how property is used by residents or landowners within the municipality. Within most zoning ordinances are provisions …
Two different bodies of law usually come into play when a record is requested from a public entity, such as a borough, township, or authority: …
On October 7, 2015, Governor Wolf approved an amendment to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The amendment provides for the appointment of alternate members to …
A House panel has approved moving forward with a package of four bills that could have a major impact on municipalities that are exploring sales …
On February 21, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its ruling in Barris v. Stroud Township, overturning the decision of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. In …
In 2021, Pennsylvania amended the Sunshine Act to include a blanket prohibition against an agency taking official action on a matter if the matter does …
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law specifically exempts from disclosure records that constitute or reveal “a trade secret or confidential proprietary information.” “Confidential proprietary information” is defined …
On May 2, 2023, Act 134 went into effect, amending the Criminal History Record Information Act and granting access to criminal records for certain individuals …
As School Districts are aware, under the Right to Know Law (“RTKL”), District records are presumed to be public records, accessible for inspection and copying …
In late July of this year, the Commonwealth Court issued an opinion providing us with new guidance on federal exceptions under the Right to Know …
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