Latest posts tagged with #OpenRecords on Bluesky
The #Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council gives Openness in Government Awards, or Opees, to recognize outstanding efforts to defend open government, as well as highlight threats to it.
#FOIA #FOIC #SunshineWeek #OpenRecords #PublicRecords
We’re counting down to #SunshineWeek 2026, March 15-21. Together, we champion #OpenRecords and #OpenGovernment nationwide #FOIA #transparency #BLUECD2NM
Free resources: sunshineweek.org
The FOIA Fest 2026 program is live from the Chicago Headline Club, the Chicago chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
See sessions, speakers, and open records resources here:
headlineclub.org/2026/02/13/f...
#FOIAFest #OpenRecords #PressFreedom
Three-panel graphic: a car on a dark street, a US map with red data lines connecting cities, and a control room. Title: ‘The National System.’ Shows local movement data feeding a national network.
America’s surveillance story isn’t “one creepy camera.”
It’s a national grid: local sensors → shared networks → centralized decision rooms. This thread is a visual tour of The ALPR Trap + The Database They Won’t Name. 🧵
#Privacy #Surveillance #CivilLiberties #OpenRecords
#NorthDakota citizens are owed accountability for the use of the legacy fund.
Potentially voter initiated ballot incoming for next year?
#transparency #financial #openrecords #legislation
If government agencies won't follow the law, we will take them to court.
#Wisconsin #OpenRecords #PublicRecords #StCroixCounty
We won another lawsuit and will keep fighting to ensure public records in #Wisconsin are available to the public.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords
We won another records lawsuit and will keep fighting for public records to remain public in #Wisconsin.
#OpenRecords #PublicRecords #FOIA
CPH Daily Bulletin 10/28/2025
L.A. County asks court to block release of thousands of sheriff’s deputy photos
www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10...
#LosAngeles #OpenRecords #LASD #LASDgangs #LAPD #WatchTheWatchers
#RichlandCounty upped the price for producing public records last year. The #RichlandCenterPoliceDepartment has a similar fee. The policies flout the state’s open records law, experts say.
#openrecords #police #transparency #Wisconsin
Promotional graphic for Data Fellowship 2025, held October 7–10, featuring Cheryl Phillips of Stanford University speaking into a microphone. The yellow background includes a quote about data journalism and public records, with event and sponsor details from USC Annenberg.
Cheryl Phillips (@cephillips), founder/co-director of Big Local News at Stanford University, shared her secrets for using open records with our 2025 Data Fellows.
#CHJDataFellowship #DataJournalism #OpenRecords #FOIA #Transparency #PublicRecords #InvestigativeJournalism
“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” — Bertrand Russell.
As Epstein materials are discussed, push a thorough, bipartisan release. Sunlight beats rumor. #EvidenceMatters #OpenRecords
A veteran of a Racine County police department quit during an investigation into his alleged misconduct. The Badger Project sued after its requests for that investigation were denied.
#wanderingofficers #openrecords #Wisconsin
I'm pumped. After years of searching I finally located my brother's birthfather. He was a Danish sailor and my brother was born in Canada, so all I had were two very weak second-cousin genetic matches on two different testing services to go by. But tonight I finally found him! So that's all […]
Linn County residents are rallying for greater transparency in local governance, demanding prompt action on open records and crucial safety regulations.
Learn more here.
#LinnCounty #KS #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety #OpenRecords #CellTowerRegulations #LinnCountyTransparency
The state Department of Transportation twice refused to release records pertaining to a former State Patrol officer, so The Badger Project sued. Two weeks later, the department agreed to release them.
#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords
A deputy resigned from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office before it concluded an investigation into her conduct. The county denied a request for those records, citing concerns over department morale.
#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords
A state trooper was “terminated for cause” in 2020, but is still in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal.
#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords
A state trooper “terminated for cause” in 2020 remains in law enforcement. The Badger Project argues the DOT’s refusal to release documents related to the case is illegal.
#wanderingofficers #Wisconsin #openrecords
Louisville’s Cuban community is one of the fastest-growing in the Country and fears traveling as the #Trump administration cracks down on #immigration with #ICE raids.
#PublicMedia #Louisville #ICEraids #OpenRecords #NPR #Cuba #CubanCommunity #Radio @npr.org @lpm.org
lpm.org/news/2025-07...
📲 New @MuckRock guide on requesting text messages as public records. Learn what counts and how to request them.
Read it here: www.muckrock.com/news/archive...
#FOI #FOIA #openrecords
Assück – Blindspot
Label: Open Records
Country: US
Released: 1992
#grindcore #punk #assuck #florida #openrecords
As a newly elected town supervisor, I asked our police department for records of all police calls to a local strip club. The department charged me $144 and then delivered this heavily censored response. We need transparency in government. #openrecords
Public records aren’t free—our FOIA fees prove it. 💸 Subscribe Occupy25.com/WPS.news; every book sold pries open one more file. 📂 #OpenRecords #PaywallSmashers
“Didn’t really move the needle.”
Brechner Director David Cuillier comments on Alabama’s low FOI compliance in Al.com latest report. He points to delays, fees and vague rejections.
brechner.org/2025/06/03/b...
#FOI #openrecords
The "Iconic Oklahoma plate?" I learned a much different license plate design initially got the green light from Lt. Gov. Pinnell's office. It was white and featured the Native American statue, the Guardian. #foia #openrecords
okcfox.com/news/local/n...
📄 Goldwater Institute asks Arizona Supreme Court to review two public records cases:
📌 City of Phoenix
📌 University of Arizona
www.goldwaterinstitute.org/goldwater-de...
#FOI #openrecords #lawsuit
Penncrest School District is asking the PA Supreme Court to keep board emails from personal accounts private.
Lower courts say they must be released under the PA Right-to-Know Law if they involve public business.
www.tricountyindependent.com/story/news/e...
#foi #lawsuits #openrecords
thing I learned this week that doesn't make sense and is probably wasteful:
NY agencies can opt to *only* accept appeal letters for records requests by POSTAL MAIL even though those same agencies are required to accept records requests electronically (i.e. email or portal) #FOIAFriday #OpenRecords
