Initiative: FOIL

December 2025

Statement

Hochul Vetoes Crucial Transparency, Local Democracy, and Money Laundering Bills Read more December 2025

Statement

Hochul’s Resounding “No” on Transparency  Read more November 2025

Press Release

Transparency Groups Cheer NYC Council’s Passage of Landmark FOIL Reforms Read more November 2025

Op-Ed

Commentary: Hochul can stand up for democracy by signing FOIL bill (Op-Ed) Read more October 2025

Statement

Hochul Vetoes Transparency Bill Backed by Press Freedom and Watchdog Groups Read more September 2025

Op-Ed

NYC Council must use this time to overhaul FOIL (Op-Ed) Read more September 2025

LetterMemo of Support

Groups Urge City Council to Pass Landmark NYC FOIL Bill Read more August 2025

Memo of Support

Transparency Groups to Hochul: Sign Bill Speeding Up FOIL Read more June 2025

Testimony

Watchdog to Council: Pass Bill to Improve NYC FOIL Responses Read more June 2025

Memo of Support

13 Groups Support Bill to Improve NYC FOIL Responses Read more June 2025

Statement

Assembly Leads the Way on FOIL in 2025 Read more June 2025

Statement

Speaker Heastie and Assembly: Please pass A3425-A, which just passed the Senate, to improve FOIL response times Read more