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FOI Foundation of Texas joins more than 50 organizations in NFOIC-Brechner Center statement on police records transparency

2020-06-12T20:51:59-05:00

The National Freedom of Information Coalition and the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information issued a statement on law enforcement transparency and accountability in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, and the following unrest and violence that erupted around the nation.  More than 50 organizations have signed on in support of the statement, which calls for states to enact reforms opening every aspect of the police misconduct oversight process to public scrutiny. The officer charged in the death of Mr. Floyd had 18 previous complaints filed against him. Read the full story here.

FOI Foundation of Texas joins more than 50 organizations in NFOIC-Brechner Center statement on police records transparency2020-06-12T20:51:59-05:00

Texas journalism colleagues, friends remember Ken Bunting

2014-04-22T02:25:52-05:00

By Tim Madigan Fort Worth Star-Telegram Originally published April 21, 2014 On Saturday, former Star-Telegram Executive Editor Mike Blackman wrote briefly on Facebook about a young business acquaintance who had died unexpectedly. “To know that he is no longer with us is quite sad,” Blackman wrote. “I’m not a touchy-feely guy, but this is true — make amends, be patient and let others know how grateful you are to have them in your lives.” The first to comment was another Star-Telegram alumnus, Blackman’s close friend, Ken Bunting. “So sorry to hear,” Mr. Bunting wrote. “Unexpected [deaths] are poignant reminders that life [...]

Texas journalism colleagues, friends remember Ken Bunting2014-04-22T02:25:52-05:00

Ken Bunting, former newspaper editor, leader of National FOI Coalition, dies at 65

2014-04-21T18:46:52-05:00

By SeattlePI.com Staff Originally published April 21, 2014 Kenneth F. Bunting, a former top editor and associate publisher at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, has died. The National Freedom of Information Coalition announced his death. Bunting, who was 65, died from a heart attack on Sunday in Columbia, Mo., it said. Bunting was executive director of the coalition, which is housed at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., from 2010 until earlier this year. "Even after he left, he continued to support NFOIC, helping to connect people looking for FOI help and reminding us of pending deadlines and First Amendment news stories of note," the coalition said [...]

Ken Bunting, former newspaper editor, leader of National FOI Coalition, dies at 652014-04-21T18:46:52-05:00

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