public records request
Coverage of public records request in the Nexus archive.
- DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How
DOGE used AI for housing policy, but HUD has withheld documents about this use in response to a public records request. HUD cited a privilege that does not exist to justify withholding the documents.
- SJSU refuses to provide public records related to investigation of allegations against volleyball coach
San Jose State University (SJSU) denied a public records request for emails related to an investigation into allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress, citing privacy exemptions and attorney-client privilege. The allegations, detailed in a letter from a former player at Fairfield University in 1998, were brought to SJSU in October 2024 during a season marked by controversy over a trans athlete on the team.
- Trust in Vermont Fish and Wildlife is eroding
Trust in the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is declining due to controversial changes in bear management policies, including extending hunting seasons and issuing additional bear tags without public input or scientific justification. The department reversed its initial recommendations after aligning with a hunter's petition, raising concerns about transparency and private assurances influencing decisions.