Survey: 65 percent of Minnesota government records online, Associated Press
When it comes to online access to state government records in Minnesota, the state is, well, slightly above average.
A survey by journalists and others found that 65 percent of the records checked were available online, compared to the national average of about 60 percent.
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Tennessee not putting some public records online, Associated Press
While more and more government records are available with a few mouse clicks, Tennessee still does not provide some important state records and reports for free online.
A nationwide survey of state government information online found Tennessee, like many states, has no comprehensive database for state spending and doesn't put a variety of inspection reports online, including those for hospitals, child care centers and school buses and buildings.
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Many key records available online, free in Colo., Associated Press
Coloradans can get a wide range of public records online at no charge, ranging from school test results to hospital inspection reports. But some key information is harder to find.There's no single online source for school bus safety inspection reports, for example. And although death certificates are available online, it costs $9 more than getting them by mail or in person.
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Public records easy to get in Arizona, study says, azfamily.com
When it comes to providing public records online, Arizona is one of the best in the nation.
A study by several journalism organizations found Arizona to be among the top 15 states in the nation for posting records on the internet.
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SC 22nd in nation for online public records, Associated Press
Many of South Carolina's agencies are providing online access to public records - part of what appears to be a nationwide push to draw attention to the public's right to know what's going on in government.
Still, a new study shows that South Carolina trails 21 others that post more records online.
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