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Indiana’s public records watchdog is under fire for dragging its feet—delaying decisions by over 200 days, far beyond the legal 30-day deadline. A coalition of newsrooms, including IndyStar, has formally accused Public Access Counselor Jennifer Ruby of systemic failure, citing a near-total halt in rulings since 2024 and a troubling trend of siding with government agencies. Backed by the Reporters Committee and attorney Kristopher Cundiff—a former staffer in the office—the coalition demands immediate reform and a 30-day meeting to fix the mess. If Ruby doesn’t respond, legal action looms. This isn’t just bureaucracy gone wrong—it’s a threat to transparency and public trust, and the press is refusing to stay silent.

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