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OPEN GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
Office of Open Government (850) 921-6099 www.flgov.com/og_home The Office of Open Government provides assistance relating to Sunshine Law and public access to state agencies. The Florida Society of Newspaper Editors www.fsne.org This organization is a resource for journalist and media outlets. The Society works to advance the cause of responsible journalism by promoting and protecting freedom of information and public access. Attorney General’s Open Government Mediation Program (850) 245-0157 www.myfloridalegal.com The mediation program is established in section 16.60, Florida Statutes, as an alternative for the resolution of public access disputes. The program is voluntary and both sides must agree to consider mediation if the program is to be initiated. The Attorney General’s Office also publishes and sells the Public Records Guide for Law Enforcement. Additionally, the Office website provides an abridged version of the Government in the Sunshine Manual and Attorney General Opinions. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information/University of Florida (352) 392-2273 www.brechner.org The Brechner Center provides statistical information about public records and Sunshine Law, including a database which tracks violations of the law. Florida Department of State, State Library & Archives of Florida (850) 245-6750 dlis.dos.state.fl.us The Division of Library and Information Services provides information regarding public records retention and records management. Florida Press Association (850) 222-5790 www.flpress.com The Florida Press Association focuses on protecting freedom of the press and advancing the professional standards of media in Florida. Reporter’s Committee for Freedom of the Press> (800) 336-4243 www.rcfp.org The Committee provides legal assistance to journalists and can provide information regarding First Amendment rights. The Poynter Institute (888) 769-6837 www.poynter.org The Poynter Institute is a school dedicated to provide assistance to journalists and citizens on a wide array of issues. Common Cause (850) 222-3883 www.commoncause.org Common Cause focuses on access and ethical government issues in Florida. The National Freedom of Information Coalition (573) 882-5736 www.nfoic.org The NFOIC is an umbrella freedom of information organization. |
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