Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project
@brechnerfoi.bsky.social
The Brechner FOI Project works to educate journalists, policymakers and the general public about the law of access.
Based at University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. Inquires: brechnerreport@jou.ufl.edu
Based at University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. Inquires: brechnerreport@jou.ufl.edu
🗂️ FOI Tip: Use people skills to get records. Let officials vent. Listen and repeat what you heard. Use “I” not “you” statements. Talk informally, side-by-side, to avoid creating opposition.
#FOI #FOITips #PublicRecords
#FOI #FOITips #PublicRecords
July 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🗂️ FOI Tip: Use people skills to get records. Let officials vent. Listen and repeat what you heard. Use “I” not “you” statements. Talk informally, side-by-side, to avoid creating opposition.
#FOI #FOITips #PublicRecords
#FOI #FOITips #PublicRecords
A new bill in Wisconsin could make the WIAA subject to public records & open meetings laws! Will it pass?
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February 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A new bill in Wisconsin could make the WIAA subject to public records & open meetings laws! Will it pass?
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🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for Sunshine Fest 2024 in Washington, D.C.! Join us March 19-20 for a two-day celebration of transparency and open government.
🔗 Register here: sunshinefest.eventbrite.com
#SunshineWeek2025 #SunshineFest #BrechnerFOI
🔗 Register here: sunshinefest.eventbrite.com
#SunshineWeek2025 #SunshineFest #BrechnerFOI
January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for Sunshine Fest 2024 in Washington, D.C.! Join us March 19-20 for a two-day celebration of transparency and open government.
🔗 Register here: sunshinefest.eventbrite.com
#SunshineWeek2025 #SunshineFest #BrechnerFOI
🔗 Register here: sunshinefest.eventbrite.com
#SunshineWeek2025 #SunshineFest #BrechnerFOI
Launch alert! We’re excited to introduce Secrecy Tracker, a free tool that helps you track state and federal legislation impacting your right to know.
Powered by machine learning and designed for transparency!
👉 Explore now: secrecytracker.org
#OpenGov #SecrecyTracker #BrechnerFOI
Powered by machine learning and designed for transparency!
👉 Explore now: secrecytracker.org
#OpenGov #SecrecyTracker #BrechnerFOI
January 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Launch alert! We’re excited to introduce Secrecy Tracker, a free tool that helps you track state and federal legislation impacting your right to know.
Powered by machine learning and designed for transparency!
👉 Explore now: secrecytracker.org
#OpenGov #SecrecyTracker #BrechnerFOI
Powered by machine learning and designed for transparency!
👉 Explore now: secrecytracker.org
#OpenGov #SecrecyTracker #BrechnerFOI
📱Pennsbury School District's use of Google Chat raises concerns about transparency & public access to records.
Ephemeral apps harm public trust & may violate the law, says media law expert Melissa Melewsky.
brechner.org/2024/12/17/p...
#BrechnerFOI #transparency #education
Ephemeral apps harm public trust & may violate the law, says media law expert Melissa Melewsky.
brechner.org/2024/12/17/p...
#BrechnerFOI #transparency #education
December 17, 2024 at 3:55 PM
📱Pennsbury School District's use of Google Chat raises concerns about transparency & public access to records.
Ephemeral apps harm public trust & may violate the law, says media law expert Melissa Melewsky.
brechner.org/2024/12/17/p...
#BrechnerFOI #transparency #education
Ephemeral apps harm public trust & may violate the law, says media law expert Melissa Melewsky.
brechner.org/2024/12/17/p...
#BrechnerFOI #transparency #education
🌞 Celebrate 20 years of National Sunshine Week at Sunshine Fest 2025 in D.C.! 🏛️
📅 March 19-20, 2025
📍 Hosted by @brechnerfoi.bsky.social, @sunshineweek.bsky.social & @nfoic.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration opens Jan. 2025
Learn more: sunshineweek.org/sunshine-fest
#SunshineFest25 #NationalSunshineWeek
📅 March 19-20, 2025
📍 Hosted by @brechnerfoi.bsky.social, @sunshineweek.bsky.social & @nfoic.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration opens Jan. 2025
Learn more: sunshineweek.org/sunshine-fest
#SunshineFest25 #NationalSunshineWeek
December 11, 2024 at 3:35 PM
🌞 Celebrate 20 years of National Sunshine Week at Sunshine Fest 2025 in D.C.! 🏛️
📅 March 19-20, 2025
📍 Hosted by @brechnerfoi.bsky.social, @sunshineweek.bsky.social & @nfoic.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration opens Jan. 2025
Learn more: sunshineweek.org/sunshine-fest
#SunshineFest25 #NationalSunshineWeek
📅 March 19-20, 2025
📍 Hosted by @brechnerfoi.bsky.social, @sunshineweek.bsky.social & @nfoic.bsky.social
🎟️ Registration opens Jan. 2025
Learn more: sunshineweek.org/sunshine-fest
#SunshineFest25 #NationalSunshineWeek
At the Joseph L. Brechner FOI Project, we’re making sure journalists and citizens have the info they need to hold the government accountable and protect democracy. Want to learn more about our efforts? Visit our website - brechner.org/foi 🌍✨
#brechnerfoi #transparency #foia
#brechnerfoi #transparency #foia
December 9, 2024 at 8:34 PM
At the Joseph L. Brechner FOI Project, we’re making sure journalists and citizens have the info they need to hold the government accountable and protect democracy. Want to learn more about our efforts? Visit our website - brechner.org/foi 🌍✨
#brechnerfoi #transparency #foia
#brechnerfoi #transparency #foia
📢 Exciting news for journalists! The 2025 Brechner Freedom of Information Award is now open! 🏆 If your work uncovered important stories using public records in 2024, you could win a $3,000 prize! Entries are free—submit your work today!
brechner.org/2024/11/22/2...
#FOIA #Journalism #Transparency
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#FOIA #Journalism #Transparency
December 4, 2024 at 12:53 PM
📢 Exciting news for journalists! The 2025 Brechner Freedom of Information Award is now open! 🏆 If your work uncovered important stories using public records in 2024, you could win a $3,000 prize! Entries are free—submit your work today!
brechner.org/2024/11/22/2...
#FOIA #Journalism #Transparency
brechner.org/2024/11/22/2...
#FOIA #Journalism #Transparency