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Arizona Court Tightens Public Records Rules | Mesa News
Arizona’s top court just handed government agencies a major wake-up call on transparency: they can’t hide public records just because it’s “in the best interest” of the city. Now, agencies must prove specific, tangible harm—not just vague concerns—before withholding documents. The ruling stems from a lawsuit by the Goldwater Institute against Phoenix over police union contract records, which the city initially blocked. The court didn’t require proof of “probable” harm, but it significantly narrowed the loophole, forcing Phoenix to release the documents immediately. This decision tightens the…
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