Transparency amid pandemic: Is government using COVID-19 to withhold public information?
By John C. MoritzAustin Bureau, USA Today NetworkOriginally published June 4, 2020 AUSTIN — Two influential state lawmakers say some state Continue Reading →
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UPDATE: Save the date! Government transparency webinar set for June 4
The FOI Foundation and other open government advocates are participating in a webinar June 4. See the updated announcement below Continue Reading →
Rivard Report: Pandemic is no time to deny the public’s right to know
By Robert RivardRivard ReportOriginally published May 17, 2020 One uncomfortable reality for some who collect their paychecks from taxpayer- and Continue Reading →
Coronavirus has upended local government, moving democracy online and putting it on hold in some cases
By Joshua FechterSan Antonio Express-NewsOriginally published April 13, 2020 Democracy at the local level usually involves elected officials weighing policy Continue Reading →
Reporters barred. Records delayed. How coronavirus shrouded local government in secrecy
By Jessica PriestUSA Today NetworkOriginally published April 8, 2020 Read the full story here. Thirty-five states have temporarily altered open Continue Reading →