Virginia Lawmaker Working on Scaling Back State FOIA Exemptions
Three bills being introduced
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act has more than 100 exemptions, with more piling up each legislative session.
It's time to scrutinize them all, one lawmaker says, and he's filed three piece of legislation to work on changes.
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Kudos, to a lawmaker who is actively re-examining old legislation for potential repeal.