It’s Sunshine Week. But some bills in the Nevada Legislature threaten to keep the public in the dark. - The Nevada Independent

It’s Sunshine Week. But some bills in the Nevada Legislature threaten to keep the public in the dark. - The Nevada Independent

March 16-22 is national Sunshine Week. The week is promoted by a nonpartisan alliance of those in journalism, law, education and others advocating for open government all around the county. The Nevada Open Government Coalition and the Nevada Press Association are celebrating Sunshine Week on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The event is from 6-8 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. We invite all who care about open government issues to join u…

Sunshine Week comes amid darkening clouds for open gov advocates

The Justice Department’s Office of Information Policy (OIP) typically marks Sunshine Week, an annual occasion to celebrate open and transparent government, with a public awards ceremony to honor the contributions of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) professionals across government. This year, however, DoJ OIP appears to have abandoned previous plans to host the annual FOIA awards on March 17. DoJ did not respond to a request for comment. For ope…

Commentary: Public information laws can restore power balance between government, people

This graphic reads: “Sunshine Week; your right to know” Excessive government secrecy takes many forms, including denying or ignoring FOIA requests and deleting data from websites. These tactics prevent the public from meaningfully participating in self-government in every area secrecy touches, from domestic policy discussions on climate change, to foreign policy debates around international aid. Sunshine Week, the annual celebration of the publi…

Secrecy gives the government control. FOIA can restore the power imbalance • Michigan Advance

Graphic via https://sunshineweek.org/Excessive government secrecy takes many forms, including denying or ignoring FOIA requests and deleting data from websites. These tactics prevent the public from meaningfully participating in self-government in every area secrecy touches, from domestic policy discussions on climate change, to foreign policy debates around international aid. Sunshine Week, the annual celebration of the public’s right to know, …

Secrecy gives the government control. FOIA can restore the power imbalance

Excessive government secrecy takes many forms, including denying or ignoring FOIA requests and deleting data from websites.

VOICES: Michigan's government transparency carve-outs highlight need for press freedom

Freedom of the press is crucial in America. Despite challenges, Michigan advocates push for open government and transparency from the legislature and governor.