Indiana Governor Braun Appoints Brittney Long as New Public Access Counselor Amidst Prior Complaints
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has appointed Brittney Long as the state's new Public Access Counselor (PAC), following months of complaints regarding the responsiveness of the previous appointee. Brittney Long, formerly the deputy general counsel for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, will assume the role, which involves providing guidance on state public records and open meeting laws. Her responsibilities include responding to informal inquiries, issuing non-binding advisory opinions, recommending improvements to the Indiana General Assembly, and educating officials and Hoosiers on their rights and responsibilities. Long replaces former Public Access Counselor Jennifer Ruby, whose tenure, which began in March 2025, was marked by complaints of slow or no responses, leading some news media organizations to threaten legal action over delays.
