Florida Today By Douglas Soule 7/21/2023 Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to invoke “executive privilege” to conceal records from public view. Open records advocates and media groups say how an appeals court rules on that could dramatically affect the public’s ability to get information in Florida, a state long known for transparent records laws. DeSantis’ interpretation “runs afoul […]
Presidential Search Shield Shakes Up Higher-Ed Processes
Tallahassee Reports By Ryan Dailey 7/18/2023 Amid a pause in Florida Atlantic University’s search for a new president, leaders of a First Amendment group and a national higher-education association are pointing to a controversial new law shielding presidential candidates’ identities as harmful to public trust and academic freedom. Meanwhile, a former state senator who was […]
Exemption Database ’23
The First Amendment Foundation provides educational resources to our members and the public on open government issues in the state of Florida. Our exemption database gives our members a full overview of the current exemptions in the state. The 2023 Exemption Database is now available for review and download. Please note these are all […]
