Can bloggers get access to public meetings for newsgathering?
Yes. Many states generally require meetings of public bodies to be open and public. This includes meetings by county and city agencies, school districts, agency boards, commissions, committees, and the like. Under limited circumstances, the agency can conduct a closed meeting (such as for addressing certain personnel issues). For more information, see the RCFP’s compendium of state-by-state open meetings laws.
