As AI-fueled requests rise under Michigan's FOIA, clerks in Ann Arbor and Milan juggle deadlines, fees and exemptions to keep ...

A search tool was added Wednesday to the federal government’s website for Freedom of Information Act requests, a move intended to ease public efforts in finding commonly requested information. The ...

In November 2024, Elon Musk posted on social media, "There should be no need for [Freedom of Information Act] requests. All government data should be default public for maximum transparency." His ...

In the digital age, government agencies are grappling with unprecedented volumes of data, presenting challenges in effectively managing, accessing and declassifying information. The State Department ...

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has implemented widespread workforce reductions in federal agencies as part of a broader push to downsize government operations. HHS said it is ...

In an era where transparency and accountability are paramount, the Freedom of Information Act stands as a critical tool for citizens seeking access to government records. However, behind the ideal of ...

Bots powered by artificial intelligence are inundating open records offices with often frivolous petitions, but the same tools underpinning these software applications can also help professionals ...