By Nicholas Kusnetz An investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity ranked all 50 states based on how ‘corrupt’ they were. The investigation looked at data in 13 different categories. VPC [Read More]
Florida public records fees must be kept in check – The Independent Florida Alligator
In the technological age of the 21st century, access to public records and information should be a fairly straightforward and efficient process. Unfortunately, in Florida, the methods of obtaining public information are anything but. Last year, the Center for Public Integrity, a journalistic watchdog group, requested information from Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit about “the procedures […]
Florida Court Charges Non-Profit News Org $132K For Public Records – FCIR
A news organization seeking information about foreclosure policies in Florida got slammed with a prohibitively high fee for its public records request. According to the Center For Public Integrity: When the Center for Public Integrity last summer requested records from Florida’s 17th judicial circuit regarding the procedures and policies surrounding foreclosure cases, officials were more than happy to comply — […]
