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.

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.

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

Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Clients: The Associated Press and Michelle Smith ...

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 ...

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

Mark Sommaruga's book on the Connecticut Freedom of Information law. “Most times when you join a board or commission or you work for a public agency, you’re held harmless,” Sommaruga said.

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.