New Hampshire’s right-to-know ombudsman position has been vacant for a year

New Hampshire created a right-to-know ombudsman to mediate disputes over open records requests, but the position has been unfilled for over a year since the first ombudsman resigned. This vacancy raises concerns about the state's commitment to transparency and could hinder citizens' access to public information. With no one in the role, the state misses an opportunity to streamline processes and address issues that arise from these complex requests. The prolonged absence of this crucial position underscores a potential gap in New Hampshire's efforts to uphold its open records laws.