Register Now for Classes with Local Attorneys FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing its series on state open meeting laws with new classes on public commentary. The classes will feature a local attorney who will explain their respective state law on public comments […]
Moore v. United States of America (U.S. 2022) The technology at issue in this case poses an untenable threat to confidential association, and with it the freedom to gather news. Too many lower courts have acquiesced in a framework that would give the government discretion to surveil citizens in the most constitutionally sensitive of locations […]
The New England First Amendment Coalition launched in 2020 a monthly educational series featuring short, practical lessons on journalism and the First Amendment. The goal of the program — called “30 Minute Skills” — is to provide reporters and other citizens knowledge they can use immediately in newsgathering, data collection, storytelling and other areas of journalism […]
Maura Healey Takes Right Step in Pledging Transparency as Governor | MassLive 12.29.22 Government transparency has been an objective of the Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association, the New England Newspaper & Press Association and the New England First Amendment Coalition. It isn’t just members of these organizations who will benefit, though, but the public at large. […]
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FOI Guide Home Connecticut | Maine | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | Rhode Island | Vermont | Federal FOIA (Last updated Dec. 7, 2022) New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law states that “openness in conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society.” (1) Those words are central to the law’s objective: steer the state toward […]
FOI Guide Home Connecticut | Maine | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | Rhode Island | Vermont | Federal FOIA (Last updated August 30, 2023) Maine’s Freedom of Access Act governs the disclosure of public records, such as police reports and personnel documents. (1) FOAA intends to provide transparency and guarantees that those who do the […]
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Register Now for New Round of Freedom of Information Lessons with Local Journalists FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing its series on state open meeting laws with new classes on executive sessions. The classes will feature a local journalist who will share stories […]
Reporters From Across Region to Attend 12th Annual Program 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 2022 New England First Amendment Institute. Now in its 12th year, the institute provides support and […]