The article discusses a compliance audit conducted by The Media School at Indiana University in partnership with the Indiana Coalition for Open Government, which tested Indiana county agencies' adherence to the Access to Public Records Act. The audit revealed that nearly half of the agencies did not respond to email requests for public records, and a third did not respond to follow-up calls. However, those that did respond were mostly willing to provide documents electronically. The audit aimed to assess the effectiveness of online access to public records. The article also touches on the historical context of public records access in Indiana, the legal framework for electronic records requests, and the varying levels of government responsiveness. It highlights the challenges requesters face in obtaining records electronically and the reluctance of some local governments to adopt digital practices. The article concludes with a discussion on the trend towards increased online transparency and the benefits it can bring to both government agencies and the public.

Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani proposed a comprehensive peace deal to the Taliban during the second session of the Kabul Process, which included amnesty, political recognition, and constitutional amendments. However, the Taliban are unlikely to engage in peace talks due to Pakistan's continued support through its Inter-Services Intelligence and the funding of radical madrassas like Haqqania. The conflict's complexity is heightened by the involvement of other regional powers and the lack of a deradicalization plan for returning fighters. The Afghan government is also wary of the Taliban's demands to negotiate directly with the U.S. and bypass the Afghan government. The article suggests that the U.S. should maintain pressure on Pakistan to abandon its support for terrorist groups and that Afghanistan should continue internal reforms and expand trade with other nations.