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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

VCOG All Access News, 10/2/26: #FOIA Friday; emails show problems; legislative agenda; private v. public university opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 10/2/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ICYMI, VCOG's monthly newsletter is out with an update on our FOIA officer training events; FOIA Council proposals & where they stand in the review process; nitpicking FOIA responses; and our one-of-a-kind round-up of open govt stories from the past month. meganrhynevcog.substack.com/p/sunshine-r...

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Sunshine Report for October 2026

VCOG NEWSLETTER:

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David at FOIAball @foiaball.com · 01/10/2026

If you are at a big outlet, or at a big law firm, please STEAL THIS WORK!! I would love nothing more than for someone to beat them to filing a motion. You can even do it without me. I have a whole bunch of case law and research I am more than happy to share! www.foiaball.com/p/cincinnati...

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Here’s how to get Brendan Sorsby’s NIL deal

A court has it filed under seal. It should be public.

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There is no daily newsletter this morning, but keep an eye out for our monthly newsletter later today.

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Man with Googly Eyes in Bowler Hat

ALT: Man with Googly Eyes in Bowler Hat

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/30/26: chaotic meeting; draft lease released; the transparency committee that wasn't #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/30/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What this story tells us: 1. People don't like the feeling they're being played 2. Fees can be used to deter inquiry 3. It's not just one loner; it's community members who care enough to support the loner www.wdbj7.com/2026/09/28/g...

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Grayson County man pays nearly $2,600 in records request fight over data center project

Scott Wagoner filed a public records request seeking information on the project. He received a bill for nearly $2,600.

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/29/26: data investigation but no records; community supports request; JMU plans; ALPR map #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/28/26: still photos, no video; two salaries; standards committee; AI & redaction #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/28/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/25/26: the real negotiator; if you can't wait, go home; form filing date #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/25/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/24/26: redacted purchase price; could incite anger?; heard in the background #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/24/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/23/26: funny little man; confirmed, but still directed to #FOIA; open trial for lottery winner opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/23/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/22/26: #FOIA Council meetings; requests and ChatGPT; comments/ethics/closed session opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/22/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/21/26: no state NDAs; undisclosed interviews; systematically misused?; drugs deal details #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/21/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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David at FOIAball @foiaball.com · 18/09/2026

Does your school's NIL arm sell a university-branded whiskey? Then you should know it is a Silicon Valley-incubated, venture capital-backed, AI-native disruption play. www.foiaball.com/p/nil-whiske...

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Your school's NIL-branded bourbon is AI tech slop

Who needs quality when you can have algorithm?

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/18/26: injured officer update; ban NDAs?; redacted immigration documents #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/18/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/17/26: "It was you"; towing transparency; member ejected; misconduct database discussion #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/17/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/15/26: it's the secrecy; precisely worded #FOIA requests?; code of ethics; metal detectors; LMAO, IDK and blah opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/15/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/14/26: does not have to be this way; redacted recommendation; improper access? #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/14/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/11/26: no admissions in settlement; a true #FOIA fishing expedition; more public hearings opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/11/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/10/26: flimsy arguments; stop filing so many #FOIA requests; no censure; 9/11 air quality records opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/10/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/9/26: #FOIA Council videos; vote do-over; unannounced, uninvited opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/9/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

John Edwards' columns are gems, each and every one. But when they talk about FOIA, they are shining stars. Give the whole thing a read (and take note of this statement, which is true over and over and over again). www.smithfieldtimes.com/opinion/colu...

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/8/26: #FOIA Council meetings; a meeting on Labor Day?; Speaker's gala; travel controls opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/8/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/4/26: #FOIA Friday; minute fight; data breach; new IG; governor's commission; universal tensions opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/4/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/3/26: leak to force a #FOIA request?; resignation take-back?; more cameras than we thought; cost of retreats opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/3/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/2/26: #FOIA & the water workgroup; the social media trap; 2029 contract; feeling more threatened opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/2/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

VCOG All Access News, 9/1/26: request for a second look; exhausted insurance; change in protocol; Maxwell transfer #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 9/1/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/31/26: cleared of complaints; falsified records; Minnesota #FOIA requests teed up opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/31/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/28/26: lease negotiations can be withheld; trips built in; what the records say about Flock, Samoa #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/28/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/27/26: illegal electronic vote?; king, liability and a closed meeting motion; satanist prayer; #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/27/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/26/26: not a garden club; where was the vote for the letter?; LPRs & #FOIA; air pollution permits opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/26/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"The city commission invoked particular communications to justify action against its residents. It can’t now hide that information from public scrutiny just because the contents are “personally and emotionally offensive” to a public official." www.fire.org/news/michiga...

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This Michigan city threatened critics over ‘cyberbullying.’ Now it’s hiding the evidence.

When government officials threaten to sue and prosecute their constituents over speech, the public should get to see the evidence.

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/25/26: canceled pending decision; scanner feed; it's not "executive session" #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/25/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/24/26: company or constituents; technical terms; judicial, police names; $100 signature #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/24/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/21/26: only 2 non-citizens; maintenance for, um, favors; trudging along; partisan to head agency #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/21/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/20/26: medical examiner's letter; judges says correction is A-OK; detrimental revelation?; parking lot altercation #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/20/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/19/26: more decorum; broken trust; Flock dashboard; federal #FOIA evasion opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/19/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/17/26: surprise vote?; fizzle after #FOIA; FOIA for Flock; vacancy correspondence; no more narratives opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/17/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/14/26: new rules for comments and records; lawsuit response; you gotta file a #FOIA for it; $2.4 million vs. free opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/14/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/13/26: no non-residents, no repetition; censure without explanation; past legal bills; a primer #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/13/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/12/26: who is participating?; prayer OK? Can anyone answer my #FOIA? Anyone? opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/12/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/12/26: who is participating?; prayer OK? Can anyone answer my #FOIA? Anyone? opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/12/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/11/26: transparency vs. order of the board; judge to inspect lease; lawsuit cost $; no quorum #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/11/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/10/26: emails & a delayed report; decertified; bullying behind closed doors?; how the story was reported #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/10/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/7/26: #FOIA Friday; not on the payroll; company lobbying residents; ICE body cams opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/7/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/6/26: new audio AND cameras; FB defamation; their overspending, not mine; no blanket "still interested" #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/6/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/5/26: COA on the request process; let's see the lease; GI Bill exploitation; Michigan poll workers #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/5/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

There's no daily newsletter today, but our monthly Sunshine Report is a must-read: secret data center deals, toxic leaks, surveillance, adoption records, and more. But the biggest news is that today VCOG is adding its first new employee in 18 years! Read the report 👇 opengovva.org/sunshine-rep...

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Sunshine Report for August 2026 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

VCOG All Access News, 8/3/26: lobbying & $$; forever investigating in Richmond, IOW; comment rule change tabled #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 8/3/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

VCOG All Access News, 7/31/26: UVA lobbying; pink slime; service deaths; the egg juror #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...

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Transparency News, 7/31/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government

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