I've written multiple times over the years about the importance of freedom of information laws, and the need to help the public understand that access to information about government is a right for all citizens, not just journalists.
Too often, people think (or they're erroneously told by government officials) that they can't obtain certain information unless they're a reporter.
But this week, I'd like to share information about a proposed update to a freedom of information policy that actually could make it tougher for reporters to get information compared with a private citizen. Continue>>>
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