2025 PRA Model Rules Update

Attorney General's Office Public Records Act Model Rules Update

Peering Into the Courts About Freedom of Information x2

Jul 26, 2026

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7 min read

Peering Into the Courts About Freedom of Information x2

Noting Lack of Litigation Over Public Records Request, and Renewed Litigation Over State House Press Pass Saga

Joe A. Kunzler

Jul 12, 2026

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3 min read

Incomplete Disclosure and Work to Do

The top story is the Washington State Attorney General's Office disclosing only some of the model rules public comments, we talk about some great podcasts and I ask folks to please file some Key Award paperwork for open government.

Joe A. Kunzler

Jul 5, 2026

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1 min read

Happy 250th America... But the Model

An Acute Update Considering the Holiday

Joe A. Kunzler

Tuesday, 3PM Is Key for Public Records Production

Jun 28, 2026

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7 min read

Tuesday, 3PM Is Key for Public Records Production

Tuesday, 3 PM Pacific is the AG Model Rules Hearing so we dive into what those draft model rules into public records production suggest - and could be - asking for your participation. Plus a new Public Records Officer Podcast episode drops and a programming note.

Joe A. Kunzler

Jun 21, 2026

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6 min read

Time to Use Time Wisely?

Several stories about the need to use time wisely - from a key public comment period, to questionable use of the legislative clock and more.

Joe A. Kunzler

Jun 14, 2026

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2 min read

A Power That the Media Has...

"You simply cannot have democracy without journalism"

Joe A. Kunzler

May 24, 2026

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6 min read

Of Rudeness & Model Rules & What's Next

Rep. Rude's Controversial Marketing of HB 2661 plus The Attorney General's Office Unveils New Version of Model Public Records Rules plus other open government issues arise.

Joe A. Kunzler