FOIA

Arkansas law blocks cities from sharing local-option tax data, but Visit Hot Springs reveals its top five restaurants and hotels for 2024—minus the dollars. read more >

Associate Justice Courtney Rae Hudson sought the injunction even though a majority of her fellow justices on the state’s highest court voted in favor of releasing the records. read more >

An overpriced lectern is a symptom of our governor’s low opinion of her constituents. read more >

The attorney general’s office has asked a federal judge to block the release of attorney-client and “work product”-privileged documents that a Little Rock attorney asked for under FOIA. read more >

The FOI amendment would enshrine key provisions and principles in the state constitution. read more >

The group, Arkansas Citizens for Transparency, said the proposal would ensure that any further changes to the FOIA would only be approved by voters. read more >

Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act is still at risk, so a constitutional amendment is urgent. read more >

A former state legislator and a Little Rock lawyer say they’re partnering on an effort to make the provisions of Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act part of the state Constitution, an endeavor we support. read more >

This year has seen multiple attempts to limit our open records law, and the hits will keep coming. read more >

Last week’s attempt to weaken Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act won’t be the last. read more >

Constituents on Monday swayed lawmakers against provisions that would allow withholding a wide array of records now open to public requests. read more >

In a unanimous vote, the task force declared that the two bills were unsuitable for a special session and contrary to the best interests of Arkansans. read more >