The Access to Public Records Act (ARPA) is a vital tool for journalists to inform the public about the government and its decisions. As part of Common Cause Rhode Island’s Demystifying Democracy series, this event will highlight ARPA’s importance and its role in ensuring transparency in government.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature expert speakers from various backgrounds, including Colleen Cronin of EcoRI News, Wheeler Cowperthwaite of the Providence Journal, and Eli Sherman of WPRI. Ed Fitzpatrick, a reporter at the Boston Globe, will moderate the panel.
The event will take place on Saturday, March 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the William Hall Library in Cranston. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Cranston Public Library. Registration is required, and Spanish language interpretation services will be available.
Common Cause Rhode Island is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting open, honest, and accountable government. The organization’s mission is to empower everyone to make their voices heard in the political process. This event is part of increasing transparency and promoting civic engagement in Rhode Island.
Register here. Registration is required for this free event. Spanish language interpretation services will be available.
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