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The official channel of the NC Open Government Coalition. #FOI #OpenGov #Sunshine

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We're now accepting session pitches for the 2026 NC News & Information Summit. Please share widely and reach out with questions: ncopengov@elon.edu

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November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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More great reporting by Nick Ochsner @wbtv.com

Great template for watchdog reporters across the state for any long-standing elected official. How widespread is this problem? How many required disclosures remain un-digitized and offline? Missing? Destroyed?

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North Carolina elections investigator to probe missing records after WBTV investigation
WBTV Investigates: Prosecutor also reviewing potential case
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June 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Our June/July newsletter is out! We've added a NC Watchdog Reading List to keep you up-to-date. Please subscribe and share.

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June 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Our spring newsletter's out now. Please subscribe and follow us on LinkedIn!

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Happy Spring NC Watchdogs!
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April 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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April 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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With Sunshine Week right around the corner (March 16-22), please bookmark our NC Bill Tracker, developed by @billtrack50.bsky.social , @nfoic.bsky.social and the good folks at the @brechnerfoi.bsky.social! Reach out if you know of FOI/OG bills not listed. ncopengov.org/nc-bill-trac...
NC Bill Tracker - N.C. Open Government Coalition
NC Bill Tracker In partnership with BillTrack50, the National Freedom of Information Coalition’s member coalitions have partnered to track state-level legislative activity related to government transp...
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March 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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We’re excited about this special service available at the 3/12 NC News & Information Summit which we're co-hosting with @ncopengov.bsky.social. Please note, you need to sign up in advance and slots are limited! Info here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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February 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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We are 16 days away from the 2025 NC News & Information Summit on 3/12! Join us for the Sunshine Awards, a keynote featuring WNC journalists on covering Helene & 20+ sessions, like this one with @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social.
A graphic in shades of blue and green with a mountain image in the background. The image is mostly text, describing the Data Secrets of Political Scientists session. The text reads: "How liberal is Jeff Jackson? How conservative is Richard Hudson? How many people of color voted in the 2024 election in North Carolina? Who had their ballots rejected because of North Carolina's voter ID Law? Bring your questions and a laptop for an interactive session to find the answers. Facilitated by Chris Cooper, Western Carolina University"
February 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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We would like to extend Sunshine Award nominations in the Government, Citizen and Advocacy categories through February 10. That extension also includes nominations for the Frank Barrows Award for Excellence in Student Journalism. The Sunshine Awards Journalism category remains closed.
Sunshine Award Nominations - N.C. Open Government Coalition
Sunshine Award nominations recognize individuals or groups whose efforts improve government transparency in North Carolina.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Submit your session pitches before Jan. 3! We've already received some incredible FOI and watchdog proposals. More please! #FOI #NC #journalism
December 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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Loved chatting with @ncopengov.bsky.social's new Director Pate McMichael. He's been busy since starting in September & is looking forward to meeting & assisting NC news & info friends. Also, send him links to your stories using public records so he can promote your work!
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A few months into his new role at the NC Open Government Coalition Director Pate McMichael isn't daunted by the erosion of transparency in the state. Instead, it's what motivates him each day. Learn more in our Q&A: nclocalnewsworkshop.org/news-leader-...
A burgundy and white quote card featuring a portrait of Pate McMichael wearing a light Oxford shirt, light brown hair and a mustache and goatee, smiling and pictured outdoors. His quote reads: “The partisanship that's going on is distracting from the fact that we are losing access to speak truth to power, to hold our government accountable. That should disturb everybody when lawmakers suddenly decide they don't have to do what generations of lawmakers did before them and respect the public records law.” At the very bottom is NC Local’s burgundy and white logo.
December 5, 2024 at 1:44 PM
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Registration is now live for the 2025 NC News & Information Summit on March 12 at NC Central! Pitches open until Jan. 3.

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December 4, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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Our statewide news summit returns for its fourth year March 12, 2025! 📅 Save the date now. Registration opens Dec. 2!
This annual convening brings together hundreds of news professionals, academics, funders, supporters and more to address challenges and spark ideas. Join us:
November 21, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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Save the date! March 12, 2025. Registration will open soon. You can pitch your session at the link below.
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November 20, 2024 at 3:55 PM