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As Georgia reopens and braces for an increase in COVID-19 cases, state relies on corporate donations and PPE orders go unfilled
As more industries begin to rely on PPE to protect themselves against COVID-19, Georgia is straining to identify and address shortages.
Announcing the winners of our FOIA contest!
MuckRock launched a special contest in January in search of great public records request ideas. Today we’re pleased to announce the winners.
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We put all these transparency changes into one easy-to-use table
How to help ensure government transparency and request valuable information during the COVID-19 crisis
Our standard advice holds even during this extraordinary time. Be empathetic to transitions necessary to maintain health and safety of government workers but be prepared to enforce the expectations of the state public records and open meeting laws. The following FAQ can help you work through the rest.
The FOIA Update: Most state records laws remain in place, cancelled meetings will affect accountability
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| Title | Status | Agency | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMA ReadyOp requests | No Responsive Documents | Georgia Emergency Management Agency | Georgia |
| COVID-19 open meeting and public records policy and guidance | Awaiting Response | Cambridge City Clerk | Cambridge, MA |
| COVID-19 state case data (Department of Health) | Rejected | Department of Health | Virginia |
| COVID-19 county case data (Teton County Clerk) | Completed | Teton County Clerk | Teton County, WY |
| Emergency Management Agency PPE bids and procedures (Nevada Division Of Emergency Management) | Awaiting Response | Nevada Division Of Emergency Management | Nevada |