Archive for freedom of information act

The State of FOIA 2024
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The State of FOIA 2024

Every year, we celebrate Sunshine Week to honor the work of the journalists and private citizens who are utilizing the Freedom of Information Act to ... Read More
Journalists’ Rights Still Hang in the Balance as We Observe Another Sunshine in Government Week
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Journalists’ Rights Still Hang in the Balance as We Observe Another Sunshine in Government Week

This Sunshine in Government Week, journalists’ rights still hang in the balance. The News/Media Alliance continues to support journalist efforts to increase government transparency and ... Read More
The State of FOIA 2023
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The State of FOIA 2023

Every year, we celebrate Sunshine Week to honor the work of the journalists and private citizens who are utilizing the Freedom of Information Act to ... Read More
Senate Holds FOIA Hearing
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Senate Holds FOIA Hearing

On March 29, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how to improve transparency in ... Read More
DOJ FOIA Guidelines Call for More Transparency
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DOJ FOIA Guidelines Call for More Transparency

On March 15, Attorney General Merrick Garland released guidelines on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). These guidelines come during Sunshine Week after much prompting by open government advocates ... Read More
The State of FOIA 2022
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The State of FOIA 2022

Every year, we celebrate Sunshine Week to honor the work of the journalists and private citizens who are utilizing the Freedom of Information Act to ... Read More
Logikcull Makes FOIA Deep Dives Surprisingly Simple
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Logikcull Makes FOIA Deep Dives Surprisingly Simple

We’ve talked before about how to use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to get better information for your beats, but now that you have ... Read More
The State of FOIA 2018
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The State of FOIA 2018

Every year, we celebrate Sunshine Week to honor the work of the journalists and private citizens who are utilizing the Freedom of Information Act to ... Read More
Sunshine Week 2018 Brings Progress — and Disappointment
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Sunshine Week 2018 Brings Progress — and Disappointment

Transparency in government is essential to upholding American democracy. When citizens have access to behind-the-scenes information about local and federal administrations, politicians are held accountable ... Read More