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November 19, 2015 By

Supervisors want public records exemptions for voter file -PoliticoFlorida

By Matt Dixon TALLAHASSEE — Citing privacy concerns, local election officials are supporting legislation that would exempt from open records laws voter registration information that is currently accessible to the general public. [Read More]

Florida defied public records law on child’s death. Taxpayers’ tab: $376,000

Child welfare authorities’ refusal, for well over a year, to hand over documents detailing the state’s failed efforts to protect a Miami toddler will cost Florida taxpayers $376,665 — money that … Keep reading

FAF expresses concerns about Rules 60H-6.005 and .008 proposed by the Department of Management Services (“DMS”)

November 30, 2022 Dear Ms. Collins, Ms. McGinn, Ms. Larson, Ms. Jones, Mr. Plante, and Mr. Newman: We write on behalf of the First Amendment Foundation to express concerns about Rules 60H-6.005 and … Keep reading

We’re Hiring: Executive Director

Position Summary: The Florida First Amendment Foundation (FAF), the state's leading advocate for open government, seeks a dynamic professional to lead the nonprofit as it embarks on significant … Keep reading

Statewide Access to Civil Complaints

Statewide, complaints are now viewable in near real-time. This access method might be helpful to journalists and members of the public trying to obtain access to newly-filed complaints. You’ll need … Keep reading

First Amendment Foundation urges Governor DeSantis to immediately fulfill public records requests related to the “Martha’s Vineyard Flights”

Full letter HERE … Keep reading

Supervisors want public records exemptions for voter file -PoliticoFlorida

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