Want to find out how much money your mayor makes? How about a copy of that building permit for the large structure going up ...

Critics said our current law lets agencies off the hook by denying requests for public records or delaying the process. People do, however, have a right to view and get copies of public records.

(AP) — The Alabama Senate on Thursday advanced legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s weak open records law by setting deadlines to respond to requests to view public documents.

The law gives public officials 45 days for “time-intensive” records requests. The law exempts the judicial branch from of the open records statute. The Alabama Press Association and Alabama ...

“It’s intended to harass that public official or any individual, which this new Alabama law covers ... malicious intent. This law also allows public officials to withdraw certain personal information ...