President Obama has routinely promised greater transparency within the federal government. Now Congress is making strides towards achieving this critical goal. The House of Representatives and Senate are currently considering nearly identical bills to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides the general public, including journalists, with access to federal government records. This legislation has […]
Jacksonville public records dispute heard by Florida Supreme Court – The Florida Times-Union
A long-running clash between the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund and Jacksonville resident Curtis Lee reached the Florida Supreme Court Tuesday. The eventual ruling could have a major impact on future public-records disputes. The case began in 2009 when Lee, a frequent critic of the pension fund, was told he would have to pay […]
Orange County makes public records ‘molehill’ into ‘mountain’ – Orlando Sentinel
We owe a debt of gratitude to a spunky little dog and her tenacious owner. If it wasn’t for Delila, a white Jack Russell terrier-springer spaniel mix, the Fifth District Court of Appeal would not have issued an opinion last week that was a victory for access to public records. It all started one spring evening […]
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