Brechner Freedom of Information Project

The Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project provides research, expertise and advocacy for journalists, policymakers and the general public in acquiring government information to foster an engaged and informed citizenry.

Study: Should the ‘right to know’ be a constitutional right?

June 26, 2025

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D.C. Court upholds public’s right to pre-budget records in FOIA win

June 24, 2025

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Study: UF Survey Finds Records Access Top Barrier for Investigative Journalists

June 19, 2025

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Judge orders Minnesota city to pay $30K in open records lawsuit

June 17, 2025

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To showcase the most useful research in freedom of information, the Brechner Center publishes The Journal of Civic Information, a peer-reviewed online open-access quarterly journal. Read the latest edition here, and subscribe to receive free updates here.

 

The Brechner FOI Project also coordinates national Sunshine Week, which promotes the public’s right to know each March, with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

 

For research insights and national context regarding FOI, or for expert observations/quotes for media stories regarding freedom of information, contact Director David Cuillier at cuillierd@ufl.edu.

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Dr. David Cuillier, director, cuillierd@ufl.edu
Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
1204 Weimer Hall
P.O. Box 118400
Gainesville, FL 32611
General office phone: (352) 392-2273
General office email: brechnerreport@jou.ufl.edu