Update: New Links added to FOIA webpage

Been a super long time since I’ve posted on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) blog. However, just wanted to share some recent updates.
Check out our Page>> http://nfpcar.org/FOIA

 OR Here are the major links on this page

Links to FOIA State Codes

New>>Clickable State Map

New>>Example of Request Form

Please remember:

All 50 states have public record laws which allow U.S. citizens (including non-residents) to obtain documents and other public records from state and local government bodies. State public records laws are not identical to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) nor are state court interpretations of similar language in state statutes necessarily the same as federal court interpretation of FOIA (though many were modeled upon the federal FOIA).

Many of the state public record laws are similar to the federal FOIA, but there are differences.

·         In several states, they are called Sunshine Laws - The Government in the Sunshine Act (Pub.L. 94-409, 90 Stat. 1241, enacted September 13, 1976, 5 U.S.C. § 552b) is a US law passed in 1976 which affects the operations of the federal government, Congress, Federal Commissions, and other legally constituted federal bodies. It is one of a number of Freedom of Information Acts, intended to create greater transparency in government.

•  In others, they are called Public Records Acts or Laws

Related References

Here are just a few References one may want to explore. Also, feel free to add extra links:

Related References

• FOIA Letter Generator
  

• Consumer Form Letters and Opt Out Information

• Get Your Story Out There

• Security Guide to Social Networks (PDF File)
  
  

• eMail Privacy
  

Purpose of FOIA Blog

As many may know OR should know:

• All 50 states have public record laws which allow U.S. citizens (including non-residents) to obtain documents and other public records from state and local government bodies.Many of the state public record laws are similar to the federal FOIA, but there are differences. Always review the specific law and regulation you are working with before you proceed. Refer to the code section for your state .

In the state of Illinois, as of Jan. 1 2010, a significant amendment was made in their FOIA statutes. If you know of other states that have made significant amendments, please add as a comment to this blog and we will also add to our webpage for future reference: Link>> http://nfpcar.org/FOIA/

• Here is the link to that article in Illinois>>http://www.wbbm780.com/New-FOIA-will-open-government-to-scrutiny--or-will/6011174

May YOU find Strength in YOUR Higher Power,
GranPa Chuck
Never Give Up
PS: I am not a Lawyer. Just an ol'guy who has shared many experiences.