In 2024, the FOI Commission handled 855 complaints and hosted 125 workshops to foster transparency.

By Karla Ciaglo, CTNewsJunkie.com 

This year, Connecticut commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Freedom of Information Act, a landmark law that has ensured government transparency and public access to records and meetings since its enactment in 1975.

With bipartisan support, FOIA has empowered citizens to hold officials accountable, advocate for public interests, and promote informed decision-making. The FOI Commission, an independent body of nine commissioners, has played a critical role in enforcing the law, adjudicating disputes, and educating the public.

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