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FOIA News: Sunshine Week & FOI Day

FOIA News (2024)Allan BlutsteinComment

Sunshine Week Highlights FOIA Access

By Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., FEDManager, Mar. 12, 2024

This week marks Sunshine Week, the annual celebration that “shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.”

It is held the week of President James Madison’s birthday (March 16), in honor of Madison’s commitment to freedom and transparency. March 16 is also known as “National Freedom of Information Day.”

Sunshine Week and National Freedom of Information Day are a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in journalism, civics, education, government, and the private sector. The goal is to educate the public on the importance of having open public records and an open government.

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