With little public fanfare, seven federal agencies have announced a controversial trial program of publishing documents responsive to most Freedom of Information Act requests online. Under the program, known as a “Release-to-One is Release-to-All” policy, any member of the public will presumably have access to the result of almost any FOIA request. Few other details […]
DHS Launches Federal Government’s First FOIA App – NextGov
The Department of Homeland Security has released a new mobile app to make it easier for the public to submit Freedom of Information Act requests regarding DHS documents. DHS’ new app, called eFOIA, allows users to submit and check the status of their FOIA requests from their mobile devices. Users can also access step-by-step instructions on how to file a […]
9 Investigates governor’s investment in gas pipeline to Florida – wftv.com
In April, investigative reporter Christopher Heath exposed connections between Gov. Rick Scott’s staff and the construction of a gas pipeline that will run from Alabama through central Florida. Scott insists that he had no idea that he had a financial stake in the pipeline. Scott directed Heath us to his blind trust, saying all investments […]
