Former Miami Herald managing editor, Pete Weitzel has become the 16th inductee into the State Open Government Hall of Fame. Known as the “Heroes of the Fifty States,” the Open Government Hall of Fame is a joint initiative of the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) and the Society of Professional Journalists. Inductees are recognized […]
Knight FOI fund helps bring settlement in Florida Governor Lawsuit -NFOIC
COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 24, 2015) – The Associated Press reported this week that Florida Governor Rick Scott and his Cabinet are settling a lawsuit* filed by media organizations and others over the firing of former Florida Department of Law Enforcement chief Gerald Bailey. The lawsuit was filed by St. Petersburg attorney Matthew Weidner, Citizens for […]
Call for State Open Government Hall of Fame Nominations – National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC)
Dear Friends of NFOIC, Heroes of the 50 States: The State Open Government Hall of Fame recognizes longterm contributions of individuals to open government in their respective states. The annual award is a joint effort by Society of Professional Journalists and the National Freedom of Information Coalition to recognize such an individual — someone whose service, accomplishments […]
