Attorney General Bill McCollum News Release
October 1, 2009
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Attorney General's Statement on Public Records Ruling from First District Court of Appeal

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued the following statement on the ruling from the First District Court of Appeal on the NCAA public records case:

“I congratulate the media organizations and interest groups for prevailing in this case of critical importance to the continued viability of Florida's public records laws. The First District's decision emphasizes the importance of applying the public records laws to new and evolving technologies and serves to enhance our state’s reputation as a leader on Sunshine issues.”