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 →
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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 →
Austin police to release shooting videos sooner under new policy
By Tony PlohetskiAustin American-StatesmanOriginally published May 13, 2020 Austin police officials will begin releasing video from officer-involved shootings within 60 Continue Reading →
FOI Foundation calls on health officials to identify nursing homes where COVID-19 is confirmed
April 29, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN – The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas called on state and local 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 →