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It’s Sunshine Week ([link removed]) — the perfect time to talk about why transparency matters. Public records and open government aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the foundation of accountability.

At PublicSource, we dig into the details that shape our communities and break down policies that impact daily life.

Here’s a look at some of our reporting that cuts through the noise and brings critical information to light:
* Feb. 11, 2025: ([link removed]) Is Allegheny County’s ‘500-in-500’ push hitting its marks for housing people?
* Dec. 19, 2024: ([link removed]) One year later, most Innamorato transparency pledges are still “under consideration.”
* March 4, 2024: ([link removed]) How Pittsburgh-based EQT’s expansion in West Virginia set four families reeling, while state regulators trusted the company to answer their complaints.
* Feb. 14, 2024: ([link removed]) The option of in-person attendance returns after PublicSource seeks access to meetings of public bodies that have remained in virtual-only mode.
* Aug. 8, 2023: ([link removed]) Inside the PA Department of Environmental Protection’s monitoring of the Shell petrochemical complex in Beaver County.

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