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The FOIA at 50

July 19, 2016 admin FOIA Files, FOIA Illinois, Uncategorized 0

The 50th anniversary of the federal Freedom of Information Act has given way to state laws, but, writes the BGA’s Andy Shaw, the need for access to public records is greater than ever before.

Shaw’s view can be found at FOIA at 50: Public records law important, often ignored

 

 

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