Did you know the Indiana Register, a formerly hard-copy treasure trove of state rules has disappeared online? The IR used to be a go-to source for citizens and journalists who followed how state government rules and policies.

So what do you do when a public official violates the Indiana Access to Public Records Act by denying you records that should be released? ICOG Board member and attorney Dan Byron and attorney Jonna L. McGinley offer one strategy.

What do you do when you need to find out about a state contract or a doctor's disciplinary record? Make a public records request, of course. But many times you can find what you need online if you take just a few minutes for a targeted search. ICOG board member and former investigative journalist Gerry Lanosga walks you through some tips and top sites for savvy surfing.