You asked, we answered.
As the recipient of more than half of all Freedom Of Information Act requests across the entire Federal government, we take our responsibility for transparency seriously. Last year we closed a record-breaking number of FOIA requests. #SunshineWeek
Transparency is one of our core values here at C70. While we advocate for transparency year-round, #SunshineWeek represents an opportunity to recognize just how important open government is.
Steve Mnuchin’s office was told that a commercial flight to Miami wold cost $688 per person while a government flight would cost a total of $26,953.33. Mnuchin took a military flight that cost $45,136. #SunshineWeek
As #SunshineWeek comes to a close, we shine a light on open government and celebrate National Freedom of Information Day and the birthday of President James Madison, the father of the Constitution and a staunch proponent of government transparency.
A vital tool for the preservation of a democratic government is the Freedom of Information Act. But FOIA contains significant weaknesses. This #SunshineWeek , we outlined 7 reforms to improve transparency and accountability.
Today is National Freedom of Information Day and the conclusion of #SunshineWeek .
Government transparency is the foundation to building public trust. The Nevada Public Records Act (NRS 239) ensures an open government in Nevada that is accountable to the public.
☀️ It’s #SunshineWeek , a nationwide initiative highlighting the importance of government transparency & accountability.
Since taking office, Inspector General Lucy Lang made transparency the cornerstone of our agency, establishing a new standard of trust for the people we serve.
As #SunshineWeek 2024 wraps up, we are grateful for the civic groups, journalists, educators, elected officials, students and members of the public that stand for open, accountable, transparent government. Mark your calendar to join us next year: March 16–22, 2025.
7 years a #FOIA slave, waiting for CIA documents on MKNAOMI bioweapons programs, which were declassified by Senator Kennedy on 11 March 1977. #SunshineWeek Robert F. Kennedy Jr Jeffrey Kaye @nicolsonbaker8 MuckRock
Did you know the Arizona's Education Savings Plan Education Savings Plan has its own website? On it, you can find helpful tools about different investment options, planning for the future, as well as how to get started with a plan. Visit here: az529.gov | #SunshineWeek Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee
When we think of #SunshineWeek , we think of Sen. @JonTester.
He's not only a recipient of ECU's Ethics and Transparency Trailblazer Award, he also introduced the Corporations Are Not People Amendment to overturn Citizens United and publishes his daily schedule because he knows
During this Sunshine Week, Justin Silverman of the New England First Amendment Coalition (@FiveFreedoms) explains why maintaining government transparency is essential for a healthy democracy.
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For decades, MI has had some of the weakest government integrity laws in the nation. Last year, we began to shine light by strengthening our financial transparency requirements. This #SunshineWeek , we advanced legislation to subject the legislature and governor's office to FOIA.
