National Freedom of Information Coalition Protecting Your Right to Open Government

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Web Name: National Freedom of Information Coalition Protecting Your Right to Open Government

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Deadline draws near for NFOIC s 2021 Freedom of Information papersDo you have research in freedom of information that will make a difference? Then submit your proposal to the National Freedom of Information Coalition’s research paper competition for presentation during MoreLoophole allows Wisconsin legislators to destroy emails; Obviously it s troubling, FOI council leader saysUnlike other public officials in Wisconsin, state legislators can destroy documents to avoid records requests, according to a report by the Racine County Eye. State legislators must comply with the MoreFar from perfect, but better than nothing, says Michigan coalition director of bill touted as a transparency measureUnlike lawmakers in most states, Michigan legislators aren t required to disclose their financial interests. A bipartisan bill would change that — kind of. The bill would require lawmakers to disclose MoreNew law in Virginia a rare victory for open access to police records, editorial says MoreLetter, signed by NFOIC, supports bill that would create repository of reports to CongressThe National Freedom of Information Coalition joined 30 other organizations in a letter supporting the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, urging the House of Representatives to pass the legislation .MoreIn spite of law, Maine police conceal officer discipline records, newspapers reportIn Maine, police officer discipline records are public documents. But law enforcement agencies often evade transparency. That s according to a joint investigation by the Bangor Daily News and Portland Press MoreFlorida clamps down on COVID-19 records, taking a so sue me attitude, transparency advocates sayRecords requesters seeking information about COVID-19 in Florida face long delays and large fees. “But perhaps more worrisome, we’re often hearing that some agencies will stonewall, fail to respond, and MoreRead more articles about state and local freedom of information and open government matters in Recent News. Sign up for NFOIC smailing listto receive periodic updates and information.Thank you for joining our 2020 Virtual Summit Click to viewvideo recordings of our sessionsYourstate FOI coalitionis working on your behalf to ensure open, transparent and accessible government. Click on your state for important contact information and learn what is happening near you.The National Freedom of Information Coalition is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of state and regional affiliates. Through its programs and services and national member network, NFOIC promotes press freedom, legislative and administrative reforms and litigation toensure open, transparent and accessible state and local governments and public institutions.Sign upfor our newsletter.

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