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Florida Supreme Court rules to close out public, media in redistricting case hearings
The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday to allow third-party records and email to be admitted as evidence in a…Categorized in Court access -
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Wisconsin can consider requesters' intent, court says
A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled that state agencies may consider a requester's intent before releasing public records under the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Intelligence agencies defend new review policy
Under increasing public scrutiny over a new pre-publication review policy, the Office of the Director National Intelligence released a statement…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee urges federal court to open Wisc. political speech dispute
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and four media organizations on Thursday asked a Wisconsin federal court to…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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George W. Bush directs relatively broad release of presidential records
Former President George W. Bush has instructed the National Archives to release nine categories of documents from his presidency to…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Detroit Free Press wins third mugshot lawsuit
The Detroit Free Press won a lawsuit this week over the public's right to federal mug shots. It was the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Va. high court clarifies FOIA exemption, redaction fee issues in case over climate change controversy
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled this morning that the University of Virginia does not have to release certain emails sent…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Journalism group criticizes EPA's lack of openness
The Society of Environmental Journalists has released a statement criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to respond to public…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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House passes FOIA reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act, paving the way for more streamlined…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Sunshine Week for open government planned March 16-22; ASNE and Reporters Committee partner again as co-sponsors
The annual Sunshine Week initiative focusing on the importance of open government is scheduled for March 16-22, with events already…Categorized in Freedom of information