Mar 09 2014

Transparency bill headed to IL governor

A bill to make updates to the state government transparency website happen faster is on its way to Gov. Pat Quinn.

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 […]

Arkansas judge rules text messages in public-records dispute subject to disclosure September 17, 2020

Arkansas judge rules text messages in public-records dispute subject to disclosure Text messages between a state agency director and vendor's representative are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and the representative's name "should be disclosed," a Pulaski County circuit judge ruled Monday. "The messages reflect the performance or lack of performance of official […]

Law enforcement, open records advocates differ on Marsy's Law interpretation September 14, 2020

Law enforcement, open records advocates differ on Marsy's Law interpretation When overwhelmingly passed by Wisconsin voters in April, Marsy’s Law was billed as a major step forward for crime victims’ rights, but public records advocates are raising concerns that an over-interpretation of the constitutional amendment by some law enforcement agencies could curtail access to public information. […]

NFOIC Announces Winners of 2020 FOI Research Competition September 10, 2020

NFOIC Announces Winners of 2020 FOI Research Competition News Release For Immediate Release - September 10, 2020 Contact: Daniel Bevarly, Executive Director National Freedom of Information Coalition dbevarly@nfoic.org 352-294-7082 Nine winning research papers have been accepted to the second National Freedom of Information Coalition FOI research competition. The papers will be presented September […]

Job Opening: NFOIC is hiring an outreach coordinator September 10, 2020

Job Opening: NFOIC is hiring an outreach coordinator September 10, 2020 Open Position: Outreach Coordinator Description: The National Freedom of Information Coalition is seeking an outreach coordinator to support a network of state open government organizations through programs that position them for success. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational and analytical skills. A background in nonprofits, […]

Connecticut Foundation for Open Government

Transparency bill headed to IL governor

Like this:

Related

Share this:

Like this:

Related