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Using open source tools to track the biggest fight in BJJ
What public records can reveal about a rivalry that rocked submission grappling.

For the Record: Opening up the statehouse
MuckRock’s September FOIA Friday conversation focused on opening up the statehouse through requesting data and documents such as calendars, contracts, lobbying data and travel logs.

For the Record: Dig into personal financial disclosures
August’s FOIA Friday session covered documents that are especially useful during the election season: personal financial disclosures, business interests and finances.

For the Record: Government transparency when businesses and nonprofits are involved
MuckRock hosted its monthly FOIA Friday conversation on the challenges of requesting public records when businesses and nonprofits intervene.

For the Record: How to background political candidates through public records
As November inches closer, June’s #FOIAFriday session explored what type of public records can be used to investigate political candidates who are running in the 2024 election cycle. Friday’s session covered how to request these overlooked documents, including military personnel records, voter lists and Paycheck Protection Program loans.