The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records is open for business.

"Ensuring open and honest government is a bedrock principle of democracy," says Office of Open Records Executive Director Terry Mutchler. "It can only be attained through the unfettered exchange of information between citizens and their government."

Spend some time at the new Office of Open Records Web site and familiarize yourself with the new law. Pennsylvania residents will determine how effective the new law will become. Arm yourself with knowledge and prepare to defend your rights.

In order for the new law to have teeth behind it, citizens must utilize it against secretive government agencies and bureaucrats. Make Terry Mutchler your new best friend.

The Web site is located at http://openrecords.state.pa.us/