Register Now for New Round of FOI Lessons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing its freedom of information lessons with new classes on state court documents and hearings. The lessons build on the information provided in NEFAC’s introduction to state court classes which […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition sent the Vermont Judiciary today a list of recommendations on how to improve access to state court records. Vermont currently uses Odyssey software to provide online access but various policy and design decisions by judiciary officials have made the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS Melanie Plenda | melanie.plenda@collaborativenh.org The decline in local news coverage has been a cause for concern across the country, with significant consequences for communities. According to a report by the Columbia Journalism Review, fewer newspaper newsroom employees since 2004 has contributed to this alarming trend, resulting in a lack of crucial […]
By Brett G. Johnson Citizen participation at town council meetings increased during the last few years as debates raged over COVID-19 policies and school curricula. Individuals often use highly charged rhetoric or make personal accusations during public comment sessions. To maintain order, towns across the region are now considering so-called “civility ordinances” that would proscribe […]
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About the New England First Amendment Institute Journalists from a variety of media and all six New England states will gather at Northeastern University in Boston from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31 to learn the latest investigative and database reporting techniques and public records access skills. The fellows chosen for this 13th annual New England […]
According to the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), the decline in local news across the country paints “a truly bleak” picture. CJR cites fewer newspaper newsroom employees since 2004 as a major factor in the decrease in local news coverage. The consequence of having fewer reporters — and less local news coverage — can be devastating. […]
Register Now for New Round of FOI Lessons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing its freedom of information lessons with new classes on state court documents and hearings. The lessons build on the information provided in NEFAC’s introduction to state court classes which […]
FOI Guide Home Connecticut | Maine | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | Rhode Island | Vermont | Federal FOIA Introduction to State Courts This class is taught by William S. Fish, Jr., a partner at Hinckley Allen. His practice spans across a range of legal disciplines including commercial litigation and the First Amendment. He has […]