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Thursday, May 03, 2007 4:24 PM

Washington state gets journalists shield law and FOI reform

OLYMPIA -- Taxpayers may see more government records, and news reporters can protect their sources without being jailed under two bills Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law. The measures were among some two dozen that Gregoire signed recently.Read
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 4:10 PM

N.C. assembly tackles records laws

North Carolina Assembly members are considering bills to give penalties for withholding public information, tightening up medical record, and allow universities and community colleges withhold information about people who apply for admission but don’t
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 4:04 PM

Using FOI gives 'em rhythm

NEW YORK -- There are only 69 venues where you can dance legally in Manhattan That’s what organizers of the upcoming “Dance Parade” — a rhythmic, gyrating response to the city’s cabaret law that forbids dancing at unlicensed venues — recently discovered
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:35 PM

Celebrate World Press Freedom Day, May 3

Here's dispatches and information from around the world about Freedom of Information and Press Freedom:World Press Freedom Day at the United Nations Web siteSee archived video from a panel discussion from the U.N. as well as other resources. The site
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:30 PM

Houston Chronicle: Pass FOIA updates

The OPEN Government Act, cosponsored by Sens. John Corny, R-Texas, and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., shores up key FOIA foundations that have either been stressed by the enormous weight of new information sources, or eroded by policies such as former Attorney
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:20 PM

SPJ signs on to letter urging passage of OPEN Government Act of 2007

SPJ FOI Vice Chair Robert Leger reports SPJ has signed on to the following letter.The Honorable Harry Reid528 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510  The Honorable Mitch McConnell361-A Russell Senate Office Building
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 3:10 PM

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association launches blog to improve records law

Pennsylvania Newspaper Association News Release HARRISBURG – Saying there has never been a better time to push for more openness in the state, the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association today launched a new campaign to increase the public’s access
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