NEFAC created knownewengland.org in 2011 to give the public insight into the value of public records and the type of information that can be accessed through various FOI laws. The data provided on this site — related to Education, Fiscal Priorities, Public Safety and Environment — is all accessible through public documents. Please visit knownewengland.org […]

NEFAC to Recognize Private Citizen, Journalist for Right-to-Know | 12.7.12 Providence Journal “‘NEFAC’s board wanted to recognize the fact that every breakthrough in the fight against government obfuscation is not made by professional journalists,’ Rosanna Cavanagh, the group’s executive director, said in a news release. ‘Often times, it’s the outraged or frustrated citizen who just won’t […]

Globe Editor Honored by First Amendment Group | 10.15.11 The Boston Globe “The New England First Amendment Coalition said [Editor Marty] Baron will receive the group’s second-annual Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award, named for the late former editor of the Providence Journal, during a Feb. 10 luncheon at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.” Bill Aims to […]

New Regional 1st Amendment Group Names Director | 11.14.10 The Bulletin “Rosanna Cavanagh, who has law and business degrees from Cornell University, will lead the New England First Amendment Coalition.” New England 1st Amendment Group Names Director | 11.13.10 Providence Journal “[Cavanagh’s] appointment was announced early this month by the coalition’s president, Thomas Heslin, executive editor of […]