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As soon as the law took effect, McGreevey issued an executive order exempting many records, citing fear of terrorism and sabotage. But McGreevey rescinded most exemptions this month after the state press association complained.
Not all states have made it tougher to gain access to records.
"I have not seen much change -- good or bad -- since Sept. 11," said Dennis Schick, executive director of the Arkansas Press Association.
Al Cross, president of the Society of Professional Journalists and political writer for the Courier-Journal in Louisville, said, "I have detected no difference in Kentucky."
Likewise, Betsy Russell, president of the Idaho Press Club and reporter for the Spokesman-Review, said she has seen no changes in compliance with records requests despite a new Idaho law that exempts public building records from disclosure.
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