Nominate your favorite hero of open government Heroes of the 50 States: The State Open Government Hall of Fame is a joint venture by the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Freedom of Information Coalition. It was developed by leaders in both organizations as a way to recognize long-term contributions of individuals to open government in their […]
UA prof to Congress: ‘Tipping point’ for freedom of information
July 12, 2016 – Tuscon Sentinel “We have reached a tipping point – a crisis situation – when it comes to freedom of information in this country. We are frogs in the kettle of slowly heating water,” the head of the UA Journalism School, David Cuillier, told Congress on Tuesday. Despite recent improvements, “the law […]
A Call for Entries – Open Government Hall of Fame – Entry Deadline: July 15, 2016
May 24, 2016 – Nominations sought for 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 (SPJ). Inductees are recognized for their “long and steady […]