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Category Archives: Freedom of Information Law
Senator Lieberman to Federal Courts and PACER: “Let us keep the change!”
Any lawyer who practices in federal court knows about PACER. It is the electronic records service for federal lawsuits and it costs 8¢ per page. That’s 8¢ per page for downloads. Yes, it can add up quickly and our very … Continue reading
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Learn about freedom of information developments outside of Connecticut
This blog focuses on freedom of information law and open government in Connecticut, but there is a lot to learn from developments in other states across the country. One of the best ways to do that is by reading … Continue reading
Cops call for more privacy protection
Channel 3′s website is running a story about police concerns about the privacy of their home addresses. Officers are concerned about how easily their home addresses can be found by searching their home town’s grand lists. Some town’s grand lists … Continue reading
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Two weeks until Sunshine Week
The week of March 15, 2009 to March 21, 2009 is Sunshine Week, an annual initiative led by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Sunshine Week seeks to highlight the importance of open government and freedom of information. Here’s what … Continue reading
A Citizen’s Guide to the Freedom of Information Commission
If you have no experience with Freedom of Information appeals, a great resource for learning the procedural “big picture” of how the Commission handles cases can be found — you guessed it! — on the Freedom of Information Commission’s website. … Continue reading
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How much does a Freedom of Information request cost in Connecticut?
A common question about Freedom of Information requests is, “How much will it cost?” The real costs for a public agency to respond to a FOI request can be quite large. There are the obvious costs for paper, photocopies, and … Continue reading
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Spend some time on the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government website
Yesterday, I pointed you to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission’s website. The FOIC is a great resource, but sometimes the Commission’s role in supporting open government can be limited by the fact that the FOIC is similar to a … Continue reading
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Don’t forget about the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission website
The Freedom of Information Commission’s website is an excellent resource for information about Connecticut’s Freedom of Information law. You can find the Freedom of Information Act itself on the site as well a Frequently Asked Questions section and most of the Commission’s … Continue reading
Finding the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act online
Are you looking for the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) online? It is easy to find by searching Google, but if you want to skip directly to the FOIA, you can read the full law on the Connecticut Freedom … Continue reading
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CFOG to host open government syposium to be held on March 10, 2009 in Hartford
Connecticut Foundation For Open Government and the Connecticut Network are hosting a symposium on open government that will take place on March 10, 2009 in Hartford. Here are the details: CFOG is holding a symposium entitled ‘”Death or Metamorphosis of the Fourth … Continue reading
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