FOI Foundation state conference to be online event in 2020
Because of continuing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, the FOI Foundation of Texas state conference originally scheduled for Austin Continue Reading →
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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 →
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 →