Tempe city government fails to respond to calls and emails

Tempe city government fails to respond to calls and emails

Tempe, Arizona has a population of approximately 182,498. It has a mayor, a vice-mayor and five council members. Calling or writing Tempe city government may leave a person frustrated. Veritas News Network reached out to Tempe City Hall several times in the past three...
Citizen Journalism: Understanding the Freedom of Information Act

Citizen Journalism: Understanding the Freedom of Information Act

(Story by Carol Thompson) Both professional and citizen journalists can benefit from the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) that most states have adopted. The law provides government transparency—access to most...