FOIA for Local Impact: Unlocking Public Records in Your Community
- Elizabeth Clemons
- Sep 9
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 10
Workshop Recording
Join experts from MuckRock and Sunlight for a hands-on session exploring how to use public records laws to investigate state and local politicians and candidates. This workshop will prepare you to file effective requests, handle common pushback, and use state transparency laws to uncover vital information. Whether you’re new to FOIA or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll walk away equipped to access the records your community needs to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
State-level know-how: Understand the key differences between state and federal FOIA laws and how to navigate state and local processes.
Writing successful requests: Learn how to craft clear, targeted FOIA requests that get results — and how to follow up when they don’t.
Turning records into reporting: Understand how public records can reveal critical information about local officials, agencies and policies.
Questions or comments about Sunlight's workshops and resources? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@sunlightresearch.net.