Freedom of information laws vary at the federal, state and municipal levels and are far from perfect. Requests may take years to fill and sometimes reveal little, particularly after redactions.

What are the limits of freedom of expression on social media? The Supreme Court of Appeal's recent ruling clarifies that ...

They’re arguing over four letters that form the core of transparency about what our government is up to: FOIA, or Freedom of Information Act, the federal version of which turns 50 next year.

It's not just the Epstein files. The Trump administration is withholding all kinds of public records. Freedom of Information Act requests are regularly being ignored and rebuffed. President Donald ...

Up until recently, towns and cities being fined for Connecticut Freedom of Information violations were somewhat rare.  Now we ...

Chair of the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, says his office used the Freedom of Information Law and ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – March 16 marks National Freedom of Information Day, a day dedicated to reminding citizens of their rights to information and how important it is to practice these rights.

The Freedom of Information Act helps Americans learn what the government is up to. The Poseys exploited it—and became unlikely defenders of transparency.

What: Learn to use Michigan's Freedom of Information Act from Free Press investigative reporters. When: Thursday March, 19, 6 p.m. Where: Detroit Free Press, 160 W. Fort Street.

The Detroit Free Press explains how the Michigan Freedom of Information Act works, how to file a request, what to do before filing, and how fees work.