FOI Guide Home Connecticut | Maine | Massachusetts | New Hampshire | Rhode Island | Vermont | Federal FOIA (Last updated February 12, 2024) Where can the law be found? Maine’s open meetings law falls under Chapter 13 of the state’s code (“Public Records and Access,” part of the broader “Freedom of Access Act” or […]
Please note: The deadline for applications has been extended to March 1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT 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 […]
Register Now for New Round of FOI Lessons The New England First Amendment Coalition is continuing its freedom of information lessons with new classes on how to obtain police misconduct records. The lessons build on the information provided in NEFAC’s growing library of public records classes which can be viewed here. They will be taught […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce its leadership for 2024, a group of more than four dozen directors and advisors who represent many of the most prestigious newsrooms and law firms in the region. Affiliations for those listed below is provided […]
Court Hearings to Be Open as Feds Seek Charges Against Clients in Mass. Brothel Bust Case NBC Boston 12.21.23 Greg Sullivan, the president of the New England’s First Amendment Coalition, said the rule was originally put in place to protect those who are falsely accused. He is also calling for more transparency. “I would love […]
To Mass. Trial Court Re: Electronic Access to Criminal Case Information (Dec. 21, 2023) We want to bring to the court’s attention what we believe is a violation of its rules on accessing electronic records and ask that this violation be immediately remedied. According to the Uniform Rules on Public Access to Court Records Rule […]
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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 […]