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Jasmine McNealy and Frank LoMonte Comment On New Manatee School Board Public Meeting Rules

Thursday August 22, 2019

Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Telecommunication associate professor, and Frank LoMonte, UFCJC  Brechner Center for Freedom of Information …
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Imani Jackson Authors Guest Column on Florida Forever Funding for Fish Island

Wednesday August 7, 2019

Imani Jackson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information legal fellow, is the author of “Fish Island Victory Reflects Interest …
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Open-Government Expert Miranda Spivack Joins Brechner Center to Lead Student Investigative Reporting Projects

Monday August 5, 2019

Veteran Washington Post journalist Miranda Spivack is joining the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications‘ Brechner Center for Freedom of Information on a year-long …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Denied Public Records Requests

Wednesday July 24, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “NC State and Highway Patrol Withhold Report on …
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Imani Jackson Authors Article on Nicki Minaj’s Appearance Cancellation at Saudi Music Festival

Thursday July 18, 2019

Imani Jackson, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information legal fellow, is the author of “Nicki Minaj Takes Stand for Human Rights, …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Court Ruling Against Florida Environmental Activist

Thursday June 20, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Bombshell Ruling Against Leading Florida …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Public Accountability for Florida Athletic Associations

Tuesday June 18, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Florida Universities Have Turned Athletics …
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Frank LoMonte Authors Article on a Possible Threat to Whistleblower Rights

Friday June 14, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “Whistleblowers’ Rights Could Be at Risk Under …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Student Newspapers and the First Amendment

Tuesday June 11, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “When Student Press is Up for a Vote” published in …
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Sara Ganim Joins UF Brechner Center for Freedom of Information

Tuesday June 11, 2019

The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information announced today that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former CNN correspondent Sara Ganim will join the Center on July 1 as its first Hearst …
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Rachael Jones and Imani Jackson Join Brechner Center as Legal Fellows

Wednesday June 5, 2019

Rachael Jones and Imani Jackson will join the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, located in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, as legal fellows. Their …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Legislation Making Felon Voting Records Confidential

Thursday May 23, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Last-Minute Amendment Makes Florida Felon Voting …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Obstructive Public Information Officers

Tuesday May 21, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “How to Deal with Obstructive Public Information …
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Journalism Professor Sandra Chance is Retiring from CJC

Wednesday April 24, 2019

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism (UFCJC) announced today that Professor and alumna Sandra Chance will retire after 26 years at the College. Chance has taught …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on the Florida Constitution and Public Records

Thursday April 18, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in an April 1 deadspin.com story about New England …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on College Admissions Scandal

Monday April 15, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “College Admissions Scandal: Will the Students Stay …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Pending Florida Legislation Limiting Access to University President Searches

Tuesday April 9, 2019

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Director Frank LoMonte’s opinion article “Finding University Presidents in Secret Helps …
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Hearst Foundations Awards Brechner Center $125,000 to Address Government “Data Deserts”

Monday April 8, 2019

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications announced today that the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information has been awarded $125,000 from the Hearst Foundations for the …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Social Media Posts and Florida’s Record Retention Law

Thursday April 4, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Edgewater’s ‘Family Affair’ Government Leads …
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wins 2019 Brechner Freedom of Information Award

Monday April 1, 2019

A team of investigative journalists at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, whose reporting led the City of Atlanta to overhaul its practices for responding to public-records requests, is the winner of …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Nicholas Sandmann Lawsuit Against The Washington Post

Friday March 8, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “The Covington Catholic Case Could Turn on ‘Actual …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Illegal Social Media Posts and First Amendment Rights

Monday February 25, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Where Did This Law Come From? Look back to 2008 to …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Protecting Free Speech and Student Publications

Friday February 15, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in the editorial “‘The Post’ Urges OU to Re-Open …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Students Sharing Information on Teachers Strike

Wednesday February 13, 2019

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Denver Students Sharing Photos, Video with Media …