Freedom of Access

• Published

  March 12, 2023
  

  Commentary: Maine’s ‘sunshine’ law has lost its power to illuminate

  In recent years, the Freedom of Access Act process has become increasingly unreliable. If we care about transparency, we have no choice but to reform it.

• Published

  March 4, 2023
  

  Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

  First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.

• Published

  January 3, 2023

  School districts overwhelmed with public records requests

  Some school districts throughout Maine say they're receiving more FOAA requests than ever before, following national efforts by education-focused conservative groups.

• Published

  December 15, 2022
  

  Maine Voices: Gorham educators under attack for political ends

  Processes in place to ensure parents have a role in the oversight of the schools have been hijacked.