Pete Weitzel/Friend of the First Amendment Award

January 2, 2018 By

The First Amendment Foundation Announces Winners of its 2017 Sunshine Awards

January 2, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Rachel Gelbmann, 850.224.4555 rachel@floridafaf.org [VIEW THE PDF VERSION] The First Amendment Foundation’s 2017 Sunshine Awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to furthering open government through service, litigation, and reporting. In addition to the Pete Weitzel/Friend of the First Amendment Award and the James C. Adkins/Sunshine Litigation […]

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The First Amendment Foundation Announces Winners of its 2017 Sunshine Awards

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