A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania on October 7, 2024. The request was made by Keystone Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
Keystone Today requested records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, specifically seeking access to the county's FOIA logs from January 1, 2024, through October 7, 2024. The information sought includes:
- Requester Name
- Requester Organization
- Request Content
- Request Date
- Request Complete Date
- FOIA Status
As a media organization, we at Keystone Today are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await Northumberland County's response and will continue our mission of ensuring government transparency and accountability.