Sunshine Sunday Online

Resources to get more information on the Florida Sunshine Law and public records laws:

The state Attorney General’s office plays a key role in keeping Florida’s governments open to all citizens. Attorney General Bill McCollum’s Web site offers guidance to citizens, public officials and the media on requesting public records and accessing open meetings. Visit: http://myfloridalegal.com/sunshine.
The First Amendment Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the public’s constitutional right to open government and offers a variety of services to citizens, government officials and the media. Visit: http://www.floridafaf.org.
The Florida Society of News Editors showcases the work of Florida newspapers on Sunshine Sunday at its Web site, www.fsne.org.
The American Society of Newspaper Editors promotes open government nationwide during Sunshine Week, March 15-21. Visit: http://www.sunshineweek.org.

Sunshine Sunday 2009

Sunshine Sunday bills by Brendan Farrington, Associated Press
Online records: Survey finds many states lagging by By David Crary, AP National Writer
What NOT to keep secret by Amy L. Edwards, the Orlando Sentinel
Foster children want access to their own records by Dara Kam, The Palm Beach Post
So far, Obama is an advocate of open government by Wes Allison, St. Petersburg Times
Clouds on the horizon for Florida's Sunshine Law by Bill Cotterell, Florida Capital Bureau Political Editor, Tallahassee Democrat

You’ll find editorial cartoons, op-eds, calendar, logos and info graphics there. Just click on the tab for “Toolkits.”

New material will be posted daily. Later this week, we will post a nationwide poll on the public’s attitudes about FOIA.