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- Fourth annual NFOIC competition invites research proposals focused on FOI, technologyThe fourth annual National Freedom of Information Coalition research competition welcomes one-page proposals for papers that shed light on freedom of information, particularly those focusing on technology and FOI. Top-three…
- Journalists banned from Iowa Senate floor; transparency advocates raise concernsRepublican leaders in Iowa have banned journalists from the Senate floor, a break from a 140-year tradition that raises alarms among freedom of information advocates, The Washington Post reported Jan….
- Audit of Maine police agencies produces inconsistent results; 1 in 5 didn’t respondWhen law enforcement agencies across Maine were asked to turn over records of complaints and discipline, some departments provided a bundle of records, some provided basic information — and one…
- Kentucky coalition launches website, providing updates and opinions on legislationThe Kentucky Open Government Coalition has launched a website, which features blog posts on issues of transparency, updates and opinions on legislation, and information about the coalition and how to…
- New Mexico Foundation for Open Government announces new executive directorAlbuquerque, N.M. — The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) has named Shannon Kunkle as the new Executive Director of the organization beginning Jan….
- NFOIC hires Virginia Coalition for Open Government to handle administrative dutiesThree-year contract is intended to provide stability, continuous support to members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 20, 2021Contact: Todd Fettig, NFOIC executive director Phone: 352-294-7082 Email: nfoic@nfoic.org The National Freedom of…
- Michigan Supreme Court orders redistricting panel to release memos, video of private meetingThe Michigan Supreme Court on Dec. 20, 2021, ordered the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to release a recording of an October 2021 private meeting and to release memos that…
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