Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 12hVCOG All Access News, 10/14/26: less access to payment info; no comment; SCOTUS to take up DOGE #FOIA case opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/14/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 13/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/13/26: FOIA Officer Certification Training; no NDAs for elected officials; America.gov #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency... 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I hear from people all over the state who are mad that the people they elected are keeping secrets from them until the deal is already done and the time for input and questions has long passed. 051
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 12/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/12/26: mayor resigns; back-room chat room; 12 years to wait? #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/12/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 09/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/9/26: the "it's a non-profit" fallacy; Albemarle schools double down; responding to public; Secret Service #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/9/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 08/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/8/26: no longer NDA-bound; mayor expelled; data center tactics; don't say "superintendent" #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/8/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 07/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/7/26: unsealed video; development via public comment period?; travel reimbursement report #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/7/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 06/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/6/26: ejected for clapping; vacancy appointment questioned; behind the (non)byline #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/6/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 010
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 05/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/5/26: unknown contract; question about vote; AG's personal email address; boat strike memo #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/5/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 02/10/2026VCOG All Access News, 10/2/26: #FOIA Friday; emails show problems; legislative agenda; private v. public university opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 10/2/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 02/10/2026ICYMI, 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...meganrhynevcog.substack.comSunshine Report for October 2026VCOG NEWSLETTER: 000
Reposted by Megan RhyneDavid at FOIAball @foiaball.com · 01/10/2026If 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...foiaball.comHere’s how to get Brendan Sorsby’s NIL dealA court has it filed under seal. It should be public. 2429
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 01/10/2026There is no daily newsletter this morning, but keep an eye out for our monthly newsletter later today.static.klipy.comMan with Googly Eyes in Bowler HatALT: Man with Googly Eyes in Bowler Hat 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 30/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/30/26: chaotic meeting; draft lease released; the transparency committee that wasn't #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/30/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 001
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What 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...wdbj7.comGrayson County man pays nearly $2,600 in records request fight over data center projectScott Wagoner filed a public records request seeking information on the project. He received a bill for nearly $2,600. 010
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 29/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/29/26: data investigation but no records; community supports request; JMU plans; ALPR map #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.org 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 28/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/28/26: still photos, no video; two salaries; standards committee; AI & redaction #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/28/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 25/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/25/26: the real negotiator; if you can't wait, go home; form filing date #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/25/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 010
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 24/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/24/26: redacted purchase price; could incite anger?; heard in the background #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/24/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 23/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/23/26: funny little man; confirmed, but still directed to #FOIA; open trial for lottery winner opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/23/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 22/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/22/26: #FOIA Council meetings; requests and ChatGPT; comments/ethics/closed session opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/22/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 21/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/21/26: no state NDAs; undisclosed interviews; systematically misused?; drugs deal details #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/21/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Reposted by Megan RhyneDavid at FOIAball @foiaball.com · 18/09/2026Does 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...foiaball.comYour school's NIL-branded bourbon is AI tech slopWho needs quality when you can have algorithm? 1010031
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 18/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/18/26: injured officer update; ban NDAs?; redacted immigration documents #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/18/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 17/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/17/26: "It was you"; towing transparency; member ejected; misconduct database discussion #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/17/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 15/09/2026VCOG 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...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/15/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 14/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/14/26: does not have to be this way; redacted recommendation; improper access? #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/14/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 11/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/11/26: no admissions in settlement; a true #FOIA fishing expedition; more public hearings opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/11/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
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...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/10/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/9/26: #FOIA Council videos; vote do-over; unannounced, uninvited opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/9/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026John 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... 010
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 08/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/8/26: #FOIA Council meetings; a meeting on Labor Day?; Speaker's gala; travel controls opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/8/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 04/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/4/26: #FOIA Friday; minute fight; data breach; new IG; governor's commission; universal tensions opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/4/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 03/09/2026VCOG 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...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/3/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 02/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/2/26: #FOIA & the water workgroup; the social media trap; 2029 contract; feeling more threatened opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/2/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 01/09/2026VCOG All Access News, 9/1/26: request for a second look; exhausted insurance; change in protocol; Maxwell transfer #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 9/1/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 31/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/31/26: cleared of complaints; falsified records; Minnesota #FOIA requests teed up opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/31/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 28/08/2026VCOG 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...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/28/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 27/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/27/26: illegal electronic vote?; king, liability and a closed meeting motion; satanist prayer; #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/27/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 26/08/2026VCOG 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...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/26/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
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...fire.orgThis 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. 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 25/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/25/26: canceled pending decision; scanner feed; it's not "executive session" #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/25/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 24/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/24/26: company or constituents; technical terms; judicial, police names; $100 signature #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/24/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 001
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 21/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/21/26: only 2 non-citizens; maintenance for, um, favors; trudging along; partisan to head agency #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/21/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 20/08/2026VCOG 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...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/20/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 19/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/19/26: more decorum; broken trust; Flock dashboard; federal #FOIA evasion opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/19/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 17/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/17/26: surprise vote?; fizzle after #FOIA; FOIA for Flock; vacancy correspondence; no more narratives opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/17/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 14/08/2026VCOG 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...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/14/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000
Megan Rhyne @opengovva.bsky.social · 13/08/2026VCOG All Access News, 8/13/26: no non-residents, no repetition; censure without explanation; past legal bills; a primer #FOIA opengovva.org/transparency...opengovva.orgTransparency News, 8/13/26 – Virginia Coalition for Open Government 000