FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Calling it “a matter of great urgency,” ACCESS/RI, a group of open government organizations including the New England First Amendment Coalition, has called on R.I. Gov. Daniel McKee to reinstate an executive order that was in effect throughout the COVID pandemic until this past June, […]
This year’s program features a mix of live workshops, recorded presentations and “drop-ins” where faculty will be available for questions and additional instruction. Learn more about NEFAI 2021. October 31 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Featured Speaker Tracy Jan | Washington Post Karen Bordeleau (Introduction) | NEFAC, Arizona State University Related Links: (1) He Helped […]
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 2021 New England First Amendment Institute. Now in its 11th year, the institute provides support and training for New England journalists to give them the tools they need […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is calling for body-worn cameras to be used consistently among police departments in Rhode Island with timely release of footage and adequate safeguards for constitutionally-protected activity. “We start from the position that the use of body-worn cameras is a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Access/RI, a group of open government advocates in Rhode Island that includes the New England First Amendment Coalition, recently wrote to Gov. Daniel McKee urging him to issue an executive order that would allow government bodies to once again hold online meetings and require remote […]
NEFAC’s Introductory Classes on Public Records Continue with Lessons from Local Journalists FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing its introductory series on public record laws with new classes on specific requests that can be made and how they can be turned into stories. […]
About the New England First Amendment Institute Journalists from a variety of media and all six New England states will gather online Oct. 31 to Nov. 6 to learn the latest investigative and database reporting techniques and public records access skills. The fellows chosen for this 11th annual New England First Amendment Institute reflect today’s […]
By Jon Cubetus As New England states continue to remove the COVID-19 restrictions in place since early 2020, legislators are now wrestling with a byproduct of the pandemic that many argue should remain: remote access to public meetings. With government proceedings online and the opportunity for the public to participate remotely, citizen engagement, at least […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org In a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the New England First Amendment Coalition recently argued for more transparency within a government body helping Puerto Rico restructure its debt and return to financial health. Puerto Rico is included in the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition and a group of fellow open government advocates recently called for changes in Rhode Island legislation that, as currently written, would “be a significant blow to transparency and accountability.” Amendments to H 5891 and S 0804 offer some protection […]