Federal FOIA covers federal executive-branch agencies only. Cities, counties, school districts and state agencies answer under state law, with their own deadlines and fees. How to tell which law applies, with Florida, Washington and Michigan examples.
Why “Any and All Records” Can Get You a Fee Estimate, and What to Ask For Instead
Broad public records requests often get priced out or stalled because they ask for a subject instead of a record. What FOIA, Florida and Washington law say, and how to write a request that names the document and the rule that requires it.


