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The National Freedom of Information Coalition is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of state and regional affiliates representing 35 states and the District of Columbia. Through its programs and services and national member network, NFOIC promotes press freedom, legislative and administrative reforms and litigation to ensure open, transparent and accessible state and local governments and public institutions.

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Group suing Strasburg Fire Board over open meeting violation

STRASBURG, Colo. — The five-member Strasburg Fire Protection District board is facing a lawsuit, accused of violating state law regarding executive session. A group of concerned citizens, Friends of...

IDOG seminars to highlight open government laws for officials, media, citizens

In October, interested citizens can learn about open government laws at free seminars in the Treasure Valley. Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, who is leading the seminars, will explain what these...

Silicon Valley lawmaker authors bill to strengthen public records act

One of California’s oldest government transparency laws is expected to get a boost if a new bill that removes the fear of a financial burden from those requesting public records is signed into law in...

Legislative aides to be honored for transparency work at Texas Capitol

SAN ANTONIO — Two state legislative aides will soon be honored for their work connected to Texas' open records law. Kelsey Erickson, general counsel to Sen. Kirk Watson, and Katy Aldredge, capitol...

Oregon open records bill dies after governor’s staff privately contradicts her transparency pledge, documents show

Top staffers for Gov. Kate Brown privately worked against a pro-transparency bill that ultimately failed in June, according to records released by Oregon’s public records advocate in the wake of her...

Denver police agree to First Amendment training in settlement with Indy editor they wrongfully detained

Denver’s Police Department has agreed to a $50,000 settlement with Colorado Independent Editor Susan Greene, whose First Amendment rights officers violated when they wrongfully handcuffed and detained...

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NFOIC’s latest white paper focuses on technology and transparency

The National Freedom of Information Coalition has adopted a new vision plan for improving state and local government transparency. Read more:

Your state FOI coalition is working on your behalf to ensure open, transparent and accessible government. Click on your state for important contact information and learn what is happening in your state.