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This Oct. 22, 2014, file photo shows the interior of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. The building was modeled on an Italian palazzo as a memorial to William Walters, built by his son Henry. Both father and son were avid collectors of everything from antiquities to fine art, and the building was constructed to display the treasures they amassed. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz)
Jul 30, 2025

Trustees for Walters Art Museum not subject to MPIA, MD Supreme Court rules

Maryland’s high court ruled the Walters Art Museum board is not subject to MPIA, rejecting union requests for transparency.

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Nov 27, 2023

Maryland corrections department ignoring PIA Compliance Board

The state agency that oversees Maryland's prisons is ignoring complaints filed before the Public Information Act Compliance Board.

Baltimore, known for consistently having one of the highest homicide rates in the country, has seen a steep drop in homicides in recent years.
Dec 14, 2022

Maryland public defender, ACLU supporting lawsuit over public records fees for police files

A lawsuit challenging "exorbitant" fees for police misconduct files requested under Maryland's public records law has drawn support from a variety of groups.

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Baltimore Co. alleges improper records requests by litigants

Baltimore County claims plaintiffs to a federal lawsuit alleging police and prosecutors improperly handle sexual assault allegations are misusing the Maryland Public Information Act by making records requests before discovery has […]

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