FOI Guide Home Connecticut | Maine | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | Rhode Island | Vermont | Federal FOIA (Last updated September 25, 2023) Where can the law be found? Vermont’s Open Meetings Law (OML) is found at Sections 310 to 314 of Title 1 of Vermont’s Statutes Annotated. What government bodies does the law […]
Reporters From Across Region to Attend 13th Annual Training at Northeastern University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the incoming class of fellows for its 2023 New England First Amendment Institute. Now in its 13th year, the Institute provides support and training for New […]
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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently joined a national effort to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to make permanent its practice of providing live audio of oral arguments before the court. “This practice improves the quality of journalism about the Court and greatly enhances […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the three keynote speakers for its upcoming investigative journalism program. Joining the 13th annual New England First Amendment Institute next month will be: • Eric Meyer | Publisher and editor of the Marion County Record, the […]
Update (Feb. 29, 2024): Based in part on the arguments presented in NEFAC’s amicus brief, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court revised and simplified its approach to the state’s “Anti-SLAPP” Law, which protects the public’s First Amendment right to petition the government. Here is an analysis of the court’s decision by attorney Jeff Pyle, who drafted […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition and the ACLU of New Hampshire submitted comments today addressing proposed rules for the state’s new Office of the Right to Know Ombudsman. Thomas F. Kehr was appointed as the first New Hampshire Right to Know Ombudsman in January […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is proud to co-sponsor Black Media: Reflecting on the Past and Reimagining the Future, a day-long symposium next month at Boston University. The Sept. 22 program will highlight Black media professionals and their innovative work in journalism, among other […]
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 […]