FOIA: What You Need to Know About the Freedom of Information Act

Thursday, June 12, 2025
12 p.m.
Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County
305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 

Sponsored by The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County

The Youngstown Press Club and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County hosted a compelling panel discussion on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its vital role in promoting transparency, accountability and an informed public. This event brought together a panel of experts to explore how FOIA can be used as a powerful tool by both journalists and citizens to access government records.

Panelists shared practical tips, case studies, and insight into the challenges and opportunities involved in filing FOIA requests at the federal, state, and local levels.