“Judges and Journalists: A dialogue on accuracy and access”

Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Free event   This free all-day workshop at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia may interest transparency advocates and citizen journalists alike. It will feature panels with prominent judges, journalists and Philadelphia Bar Association attorneys and will cover questions such as: What do judges wish journalists Read More …

League hosts seminar on Local Government Ethics Law

The League of Municipalities is hosting a seminar next month on compliance with the Local Government Ethics Law, a topic that has been the subject of numerous NJFOG posts. Sessions are Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, 2016. We hope the League recommends disclosure for matters that fall into “the gray area.” Sunlight is best!   Read More …

SUSTAIN LOCAL 2016, October 6th and 7th

The Center for Cooperative Media is hosting a national conference to dive in to issues surrounding local journalism sustainability, a topic that may interest many open government advocates. Sustain Local 2016 will be held Oct. 6-7, 2016 at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Click HERE for information and to register.  (fee)       Read More …