Great news about #SunshineWeek's future as a project of Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. The Knight Foundation has established the Knight Sunshine Fund at University of Florida, an endowment of $575,000 to help expand the reach and impact of Sunshine Week: https://bit.ly/4anvwQJ
Sunshine Week
Non-profit Organizations
Gainesville, Florida 104 followers
March 10-16, 2024. Nonpartisan initiative emphasizing freedom of information + open government. Since 2005.
About us
Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government. Hosted by the Joseph L. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications.
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https://www.sunshineweek.org/
External link for Sunshine Week
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Gainesville, Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Public records
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Get directions
University of Florida
1204 Weimer Hall, Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project
Gainesville, Florida 32611-8400, US
Updates
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#SunshineWeek is a collaboration that would not be possible without the creativity and leadership of our partners. These 75 organizations stepped up in support of #PublicRecords and #OpenGovernment to strengthen #democracy: https://lnkd.in/eFxfa_Fy
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#SunshineWeek has concluded, but the pursuit of #PublicRecords and #OpenGovernment is a 24/7/365 pursuit to strengthen #democracy. 💛 our new home Brechner Freedom of Information Project and 2024 ☀️ planning partners at Society of Professional Journalists, MuckRock Foundation and Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Thank you!
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#SunshineWeek, Dean Piece champions #transparency #OpenGovernment in #Vermont's #ChamplainValley via #PublicRecords. "It's a testament to the impact we can have when we don't take no for answer." Dean's "OurRightToKnow" story: https://bit.ly/3v1qb25 https://lnkd.in/e3QZGMNG
Our Right to Know: Dean Pierce
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Need a reminder that #SunshineWeek needs to be a daily event? Get your merch here: https://lnkd.in/gsAwqDZP
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#SunshineWeek tip from Nate Jones of The Washington Post. For #federal #FOIA requests, ask for an estimated date of completion. That's in the law. #transparency #opengovernment
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#SunshineWeek, meet Delilah Brumer, former #editor of The Pearl Post at #DanielPearl Magnet #HighSchool in Calif. She used #FOI #PublicRecords to report on the #PublicHealth hazard of #lead in #DrinkingWater. Delilah's "OurRightToKnow" story: https://lnkd.in/eGjRn9x8
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#SunshineWeek tip from Nate Jones at The Washington Post. In almost all cases, your #federal #FOIA request must be responded to within 20 days or they can't impose #fees. #OpenRecords #OpenGovernment #transparency
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#SunshineWeek, did you know our new home is at the Brechner Freedom of Information Project? They offer a monthly newsletter with the latest #research and #news about #GovernmentTransparency, #FOI #FOIA, #court cases and more. See the March edition here and please subscribe: https://bit.ly/49Sb7CO
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#SunshineWeek tip from Nate Jones of washingtonpost.com. Sometimes agencies throw #Administrative #Roadblocks at #FOIA #FOI requests. Be ready to say, "Please put that in writing and give me my administrative #appeal rights and #litigation rights."