Notable state FOIA requests, 2008
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Colorado
The Denver Post sues Gov. Bill Ritter over Ritter's refusal to provide the newspaper with nineteen months of cell phone records for a private cell phone that Ritter uses for some political or governmental discussions. The newspaper wants to know who Ritter is discussing government business with. Ritter's office wants Ritter to have privacy.[1]
Connecticut
- The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission has ruled that names on identification cards issued by the city of New Haven are not subject to disclosure.
Georgia
- Augusta, Georgia has failed in an attempt to show that the Association for Fair Government cannot file suit against the city.
Missouri
- The Missouri Department of Revenue tries to raise open record fees by 140,000 percent.
New Jersey
- According to the New Jersey Government Records Council e-mails are subject to OPRA, even if they are unopened.
- Fair Share Housing Center, requesting records from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.
North Carolina
- Brian Keesee lawsuit against Oak Island, North Carolina for withholding records and destruction of records. Filed July 1, 2008.
