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Sunshine Week

Sunshine Week

We are featuring amazing examples of investigative journalism by our news media members that demonstrate the ideals of Sunshine Week in action!Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.

This year’s efforts are coordinated by Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project, Muckrock, Society of Professional Journalists, the Radio Television Digital News Association and a growing list of partners.

Sunshine Week is about the public’s right to know what its government is doing, and why.

Recent investigative and transparency reporting from MDDC members

During Sunshine Week, MDDC will feature important investigative pieces that show the power of local reporting and transparency in our communities. Please tag your own work with #SunshineWeek2024 to be part of the conversation.

2023: Access to Information from Public School Systems in MD, DE, and DC

2022: Implementing Anton’s Law in Maryland

2021: Agencies have patchwork approach to tracking public records requests