Advocacy
Fighting for your right to know
We engage in public and legal advocacy around crucial issues affecting government transparency, press rights, and the people’s right to know, with a focus on California state and local policy and practices. This work includes influencing legislation, responding to threats to freedom of the press and freedom of expression, and enforcing freedom of information laws.
FAC prioritizes advocacy involving California sunshine laws, including the California Public Records Act and the Ralph M. Brown Act, along with freedom of expression and newsgathering rights.
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FAC’s letter to Gov Brown, urging veto of SB 1300
September 17, 2014
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Prop. 42 Background from the Legislative Analyst’s Office
April 23, 2014
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Brown signs “Richard McKee bill” to tighten Brown Act enforcement
October 14, 2012
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Governor Brown decides fate of open-government bills
October 12, 2012
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Brown vetoes bill limiting cellphone searches by police
October 11, 2011
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Governor signs FAC-sponsored access bill
August 10, 2009
