Open Government, Freedom of Information
We champion Open Data, FOIL, OML, and using everyday technology to make government transparent.

To see our positions on bills that fall under this issue area, please see our chart of Reinvent Albany State Bill Memos.

In the News
Open Government, Freedom of Information

March 31, 2022 The Editorial Board: Buffalo Schools Compromise Public’s Right To Know by Withholding Exit Agreement Buffalo News
March 26, 2022 EDITORIAL: ‘Hybrid’ Meetings Should Continue Niagara Gazette
March 21, 2022 Hochul’s Transparency Plans Seek To Accelerate FOIL Requests Times Union
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From the Blog
Open Government, Freedom of Information

May 19, 2023 Watchdogs Support Bill Requiring Disclosure of LLC Beneficial Owners
May 2, 2023 Statement on Final NYS $229B SFY 2024 Budget
April 20, 2023 Update Open Meetings Law for People With Disabilities in Final Budget
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Reports and Policy Briefs
Open Government, Freedom of Information

March 2022 Opening New York 2022: Rating 70 State Agency Transparency Plans
January 2021 Legislative FOIL: A Tale of Two Houses
April 2019 Steps Forward for MTA FOIL and Open Data
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