Thomas Hennick was the public education officer for the FOI Commission from 2001 until January 2024.…
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Faces of FOI: Matthew Kauffman
Matthew Kauffman has used open records and open meetings laws extensively during his time as a…
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Faces of FOI: Mitchell Pearlman
Mitchell Pearlman served as the first executive director of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission when…
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Faces of FOI: Matthew Streeter
Matthew Streeter’s career in public service spans nearly four decades, with a deep commitment to ensuring…
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Senior Adviser for Thought Leadership David Reich-Hale | SCSU JRN ’94
David Reich-Hale has always had a passion for media, journalism and storytelling. After graduating from Southern…
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Advising Coordinator Jordan Jones | SCSU JRN ’04
Jordan Jones graduated from Southern in 2004 with a B.S. in journalism. Once he began to…
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‘Lifting the veil of secrecy’ in Connecticut’s government
This short documentary highlights the history of FOI in Connecticut, the role of the commission and…
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50 years later, open government law continues to provide access
By Miah Green Tom Hennick knows the Connecticut Freedom of Information (FOI) law inside and out:…
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