Press Releases

McCollum's Sunshine Technology Team Engages in Fact-Finding Mission
10/14/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum’s Sunshine Technology Team held its first meeting today to gather information about new technology and its applicability to state agencies. Attending the meeting were...

McCollum Announces New Policy on Public Records
09/15/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced a new policy championing open government and transparency. As of today, the Attorney General’s Office will treat Blackberry PIN messages and Blackberry...

McCollum Unveils Sunshine Training Resources for Local Governments, Law Enforcement and Others
03/17/2009: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today unveiled a series of new resources designed to provide training and information to local governments, boards and associations and law enforcement agencies on the...

McCollum Calls on Local Governments, Law Enforcement and School Districts to Make Enhanced Sunshine New Year’s Resolution
12/30/2008: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today called on local governments, sheriffs and school districts to make government transparency their New Year’s Resolution and to commit to providing enhanced access to...

Attorney General Announces New Sunshine Law Attorney
06/02/2008: TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced the appointment of Alexis Lambert as the new Sunshine Law Attorney for the Office of the Attorney General. “I am proud to have Alexis serve the people of...

McCollum Hosts Sunshine Summit, Promotes His Government Accountability Project
09/26/2007: ~ Project unveils report from Phase 1, implements website disclosure of contracts ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today addressed the participants of the 2007 Sunshine Summit and unveiled the report...

McCollum Announces Developments in Open Government Initiative
04/20/2007: ~ Comprehensive plan developed for GAP project, next steps outlined ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced the plan of action his office has developed to launch the next part of his...

McCollum Calls for More Sunshine on Florida Government
03/13/2007: ~ Attorney General’s Office to partner with Brechner Center, enable Floridians to hold government accountable ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that his office has launched the...