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This page collects the 72 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Public Information”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with State Government, Government Transparency, and Law Enforcement.

Active Bills

State BillMARYLANDAug 4, 2026Maryland restricts public access to divorce records and financial files under Public Information ActMaryland law now requires records custodians to deny public inspection of divorce proceeding files, including applications, financial records, settlement records, and custody orders, effective OctoberState BillLOUISIANAJun 2, 2026Louisiana requires public safety campaigns on the dangers of celebratory gunfire during holidaysState BillMARYLANDMay 26, 2026Maryland Requires School Systems to Adopt Sexual Abuse Response Policies and Maintain 3-Year Email RetentionState BillMARYLANDMay 12, 2026Maryland creates Audit and Finance Compliance Unit to track state agency corrective actionsState BillMARYLANDMay 12, 2026Maryland requires municipalities to report candidate lists and voting procedures to State Board of ElectionsState BillMARYLANDMay 12, 2026Maryland requires Department of Information Technology to publish statewide tech master plan and brief legislature annuallyState BillKANSASApr 10, 2026House Committee on Judiciary proposes eliminating public computer facilities register requirement under Kansas Open Records ActState BillMARYLANDApr 10, 2026Maryland requires local school boards and Baltimore City to livestream and archive open meetings for five years

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Recent Activity

  1. Wed, Oct 281 item
    1. The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Bookmobile and Reading Room concludes its national tour in South FloridaThe traveling bookmobile featuring 3.5 million Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein is making its final stop in South Florida from Nov. 1 to 4. Visitors must register to view the miMiami-Dade County
  2. Mon, Oct 262 items
    1. Six Citizens Sue President Trump in Federal Court Over White House Media BansA federal lawsuit filed by six citizens argues that White House press restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump violate the public's First Amendment right to independent reporting. The plaintiffsHillsborough County2 reports
    2. Six Citizens Sue President Trump and Aides Over White House Media BansMiami-Dade County
  3. Wed, May 61 item
    1. St. Johns County Launches New Podcast and Radio Programs for ResidentsSt. Johns County has announced the launch of new official podcasts and radio programs featuring local government employees and officials. This initiative aims to detail county projects, address resideFlorida

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Key Actors

  1. 01General Assembly of Marylandorganization3 mentions
  2. 02Wes Mooreperson3 mentions
  3. 03Knight First Amendment Instituteorganization2 mentions
  4. 04Politicoorganization2 mentions
  5. 05MS NOWorganization2 mentions
  6. 06CNNorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Office of Legislative Auditsorganization2 mentions
  8. 08New Yorklocation2 mentions
  9. 09The New York Timesorganization2 mentions
  10. 10Donald Trumpperson2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsMaryland restricts public access to divorce records and financial files under Public Information Act, Louisiana requires public safety campaigns on the dangers of celebratory gunfire during holidays, Maryland Requires School Systems to Adopt Sexual Abuse Response Policies and Maintain 3-Year Email Retention (+21 more)
  • Topic to peopleWes Moore, Donald Trump
  • Topic to orgsGeneral Assembly of Maryland, Knight First Amendment Institute, Politico (+4 more)
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  1. Oct 28, 2026NewsThe Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Bookmobile and Reading Room concludes its national tour in South Florida
  2. Oct 26, 2026NewsSix Citizens Sue President Trump and Aides Over White House Media Bans
  3. Oct 26, 2026NewsSix Citizens Sue President Trump in Federal Court Over White House Media Bans
  4. Oct 26, 2026NewsSix Citizens Sue President Trump in Federal Court Over White House Media Bans
  5. Aug 4, 2026State BillMaryland restricts public access to divorce records and financial files under Public Information Act
  6. Jun 2, 2026State BillLouisiana requires public safety campaigns on the dangers of celebratory gunfire during holidays
  7. May 26, 2026State BillMaryland Requires School Systems to Adopt Sexual Abuse Response Policies and Maintain 3-Year Email Retention
  8. May 12, 2026State BillMaryland creates Audit and Finance Compliance Unit to track state agency corrective actions
  9. May 12, 2026State BillMaryland requires municipalities to report candidate lists and voting procedures to State Board of Elections
  10. May 12, 2026State BillMaryland requires Department of Information Technology to publish statewide tech master plan and brief legislature annually

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