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Massachusetts Named ‘Black Hole’ for Public Records by Journalists' Association

Massachusetts earns SPJ’s 2026 “Black Hole Award” for poor transparency, citing delays, exemptions, high fees, and weak enforcement of public records laws.

By Tom Joyce
· Updated March 25, 2026 3:00 PM · 2 min read read
Massachusetts Named ‘Black Hole’ for Public Records by Journalists' Association
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Massachusetts earns SPJ’s 2026 “Black Hole Award” for poor transparency, citing delays, exemptions, high fees, and weak enforcement of public records laws.

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