Love said judges are increasingly deferring to the owners of such copyrights. Pay close attention to the definition of key words. Be broad in defining a public record. Build coalitions with other pro-access groups in your community or state. Find legislative leaders who relish a fight and can be counted on to relentlessly champion pro-access laws.
Legislation is cheaper and quicker than litigation.
Try it first. Someone should be working full time in each state on behalf of access to public records.