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Arkansas Lawmakers Could Wreck A 50-Year-Old FOIA Law This Week
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Arkansas residents right now are facing a sudden and serious attempt to block their access to important government information.
In a special session of the state legislature, announced Friday by Gov. Sarah Sanders and convened Monday morning, lawmakers are expected to discuss making major amendments to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which has guaranteed the public's right to government information since 1967.
The proposed changes will do a number of things that will reduce transparency in the state. …
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