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Do you know an someone who has worked tirelessly to inform the community? How about a reporter who has been using public information and attending public meetings to hold government officials accountable. Or maybe it’s someone in government who is going above and beyond to bring government to the people. Nominations are being accepted through the end of January and winners will be recognized at our 2026 annual conference in Norfolk.
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The Archive.
Since 1998, VCOG has collected hundreds of opinions issued by Virginia courts, attorneys general, and the Freedom of Information Council. Browse by topic or type, or search by keyword. We maintain a comprehensive collection of legal opinions interpreting Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act.