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# Q&A event: How does FOIA help hold our leaders accountable?
- URL: https://www.richmonder.org/q-a-event-how-does-foia-help-hold-our-leaders-accountable/
- Published: 2025-10-07T13:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-18T18:00:48.000Z
- Description: Join The Richmonder as we host FOIA expert Megan Rhyne, who is the executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, for a Q&A with Richmonder donors.
- Author: Michael Phillips
- Tags: Events

What is the Freedom of Information Act? How do news outlets use it to learn about local government? What is the future of the law?

The Richmonder hosted FOIA expert Megan Rhyne, who is the executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, for a Q&A with Richmonder donors.

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Members will see a video replay link below, or email support@richmonder.org to receive one.

Stay tuned for more exciting events and programming from The Richmonder, as we keep an eye on local government while spotlighting the best of our community.