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Thursday, October 25, 2007 5:27 PM

New BGA/NFOIC study ranks states for openness: 38 receive an "F"

Today the Better Government Association and the National Freedom of Information Coalition released its ratings of open records laws, giving 38 out of 50 states an "F" grade. The study rated how well each state law addresses response time, appeals, expedited
posted by DavidCuillier | 3 Comments
Thursday, October 25, 2007 3:10 PM

Alabama journalists struggle with secrecy over victim names

Alabama Sunshine Chair Paul Cloos reports that journalists are struggling with new state legislation that moves victim name and other identifying information off the front page of police incident reports. While police are given authority to release the
posted by DavidCuillier | 4 Comments