Lawsuits follow Alexander’s selection as LSU system president
From Daily 49er: The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors concluded its search for an LSU system president on March 27, selecting Cal State Long Beach President F. King Alexander for the role. Four days later, the Board faced two law ...
Arkansas open records advocate, journalist McCord dies
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Public records exemptions discourage First Amendment Foundation
From Historic City News: Historic City News has been following Bills moving through the Legislature that would create new public records exemptions for things like voter email addresses, property insurance underwriting policies, and the data that ...
Virginia’s new nuclear agency gets cloak of secrecy
From Daily Press: RICHMOND – — Virginia is creating a new agency to support development of nuclear power – a move that has upset environmentalists and open-government advocates, because the entity won't have to comply with the state's Freedom of Information Act and other laws. read more ...
NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for April 12, 2013
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European governments agree to open up public data
From Gigaom: Member states of the European Union have endorsed new rules for opening up publicly-funded data to developers, businesses and citizens. read more ...
Monsanto provision tucked in spending bill draws critics
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Will there be greater transparency in Bradley Manning’s court martial?
Opinion from Firedoglake: Another pretrial motion hearing occurred in the court martial of Pfc. Bradley Manning at Fort Meade today. During a recess in proceedings, a military legal matter expert opened a yellow envelope and pulled out physical co ...
Tennessee Senate votes to block access to gun carry records
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Groups announce FOI Summit keynote speaker and panelists
(PDF/540 KB release available here.) Open government advocates will hear from award-winning technologist, civic leaders and freedom of information experts. read more ...
