Freedom of Information Standards Failed by 38 States

Last update: 7:00 a.m. EDT July 19, 2008

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 19, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Freedom of Information Acts (FOI) allowing public access to government records is described as a "haphazard construction" among the states according to a recent study undertaken by the Better Government Association (BGA) and the National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC).

The study went on to report that 38 of the 50 states have a grade of "F" in overall responses to FOI requests. The results of the study were published by www.Todayscandidates.com today.

 

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