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Government transparency coalition report says Colorado open records law is 'unbalanced' October 27, 2020
Government transparency coalition report says Colorado open records law is 'unbalanced' A new report published by a government transparency coalition in Colorado describes the state’s open records law as “unbalanced,” saying it negatively impacts those who work for the public good by allowing custodians to impose exorbitant fees to produce public records. University of Denver […]
Open record requests showing huge gaps in police officer training contribute to chief's retirement October 27, 2020
Open record requests showing huge gaps in police officer training contribute to chief's retirement Bedford (TX) police chief Jeff Gibson announced Monday afternoon he is retiring after 23 years with the city. The announcement came a month after Gibson was questioned during a Sept. 22 city council work session when the mayor accused him of […]
NFOIC to Expand Collaboration with the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information in Restructuring October 26, 2020
NFOIC to Expand Collaboration with the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information in Restructuring October 26, 2020 The National Freedom of Information Coalition will combine forces with the University of Florida’s Brechner Center for Freedom of Information in developing new programs that foster government transparency and serve state coalitions for open government. For the next […]
Missing From Supreme Court’s Election Cases: Reasons for Its Rulings October 26, 2020
Missing From Supreme Court’s Election Cases: Reasons for Its Rulings At least nine times since April, the Supreme Court has issued rulings in election disputes. Or perhaps “rulings” is too generous a word for those unsigned orders, which addressed matters as consequential as absentee voting during the pandemic in Alabama, South Carolina and Texas, and the potential disenfranchisement of hundreds […]
Two new members join NFOIC's board of directors October 16, 2020
Two new members join NFOIC's board of directors News Release For Immediate Release - October 16, 2020 Contact: Daniel Bevarly, Executive Director National Freedom of Information Coalition dbevarly@nfoic.org 352-294-7082 The members of the National Freedom of Information Coalition voted to add two new members to the organization's board of directors during its virtual annual […]
Editorial: Public has a right to see criminal records October 14, 2020
Editorial: Public has a right to see criminal records Like every other human behavior, crime has consequences, and not only for victims and their families. Perpetrators eventually find out that a criminal record can be a major impediment to getting a job, housing or educational benefits. Efforts currently underway in the General Assembly to automatically […]

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