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Politicians in Harrisburg come and go, and political majorities shift over time. But one enduring constant no matter who’s in power is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the
Ask who wrote the Declaration of Independence, and most people will promptly respond with Thomas Jefferson. Ask about the Constitution, and Broadway enthusiasts and history buffs may wax poetic about Alexander Hamilton. But who do we credit with the Bill of Rights? That honor goes to James Madison. The fourth
"Layne, a reporter for WTVR-TV in Richmond, has used FOIA to inform and bolster his coverage of several high-profile stories in Richmond," The Virginia Coalition for Open Government said.
After years of anecdotes, data provides a fuller picture of government agencies hiding their work from the public they ostensibly serve.
Sunshine Week salutes efforts by advocates and journalists to use and ensure the effectiveness of freedom of information laws.