Todd Fettig

Father. Husband. Attorney. Journalist. Teacher. Former executive director of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. he/him/his

[Todd Fettig @toddfettig]

“A Father’s Arms” captures in Capt. Robert Maynard’s own words his love of family, his duty to the nation, and his witness to the brutality of war. It's been my honor to help his family share his story. Proceeds benefit the VFW of Michigan. https://t.co/9jp47MDXNr

[Kate Carlson @BizCarlson]

In the midst of a housing crisis, the city of Walker is considering putting a moratorium on developments with a proposed density of four or more units per acre, @RachelWatson86 reports. https://t.co/BSB8s16rkJ

[Todd Fettig @toddfettig]

Haven't smoked a cigar in years, so have no need for a humidor. But today I own a walk-in humid door.

[The Rapidian @therapidian]

Have you heard about the @GRDocumenters yet? If you want to learn more about how we're making news in Grand Rapids more accessible and transparent, join us at one of our upcoming events! #GRDocumenters #Rapidian

[Allison R. Donahue @donahual]

Looking for a recap of Tuesday's Grand Rapids city commissioner meeting? Look no further! The Grand Rapids Documenters have uploaded our first public meeting notes: https://t.co/5FcRRpmv1n

[Kate Carlson @BizCarlson]

There is a big divide among community members on whether or not the city should adopt ordinances that aim to regulate "public nuisance" behavior, which is largely associated with homeless people living downtown. https://t.co/XOlUrIMJ0F

[Ellen Bacca @ellenbacca]

The newsroom is not standing for it.

Not only is it incredibly offensive to suggest Pride events be covered less than others -- the fact we were mandated to "curb our coverage" to appeal to a political belief goes against the very heart of what journalism is supposed to be.

[Ron French @RonFrench01]

NEW: Michigan's book wars just escalated:
Michigan prosecutor mulls charging Lapeer library over LGBTQ book https://t.co/damKoPFNuP via @BridgeMichigan

[Todd Fettig @toddfettig]

@DavidCuillier @FrankLoMonte Nice! Congratulations!

[Bridge Michigan @BridgeMichigan]

Michigan Democrats move to tighten gun rules after MSU shootings https://t.co/lu1P9cFgPa

[Kelley Root @kelleyroot]

“The actions of some of the members … clearly demonstrate a violation of the spirit of the Open Meetings Act.

“This was all done outside of the public view and to execute their will without any public interference."

Via ⁦@annaliznichols⁩

https://t.co/oL7zooxkKs

[Todd Fettig @toddfettig]

@mjwgoblue @ZachGorchow ... as well as mandatory background checks for all sales and a safe storage law (it's unclear if either would have helped based on the limited facts known about the shooter)."

[Todd Fettig @toddfettig]

@mjwgoblue @ZachGorchow "Now the focus is on three areas from Democrats: a red flag law allowing a judge to order a person's firearms seized if shown to be a danger to themselves or others (which possibly might have made a difference in Monday's attack) ...

[Sam Robinson @samueljrob]

Given the volume of absentee ballots (could be as high as half of all voters), plus the fact that some jurisdictions aren't going to be pre processing them this year, MDOS says it expects election results to be available around 24 hours after polls close.

[Sheila B Albers @SheilaAlbers01]

Honored to be a panelist with other open records advocates at the @NFOIC Annual Summit. Join us for a powerful discussion on leveraging records to push for change. @voodoobones #FOI #transparency

[National Freedom of Information Coalition @NFOIC]

#FOISummit22 presents Real people, real stories: When loved ones seek answers, they turn to #FOI with @loiameera featuring @SheilaAlbers01, @wcforpa’s Jim Leighty, and #jocounited’s Mark Schmid on Oct. 20th at 12 pm ET. https://t.co/VgJdwrfuUs
#Advocacy #RealPeople #StrongMothers

[Todd Fettig @toddfettig]

State police were using disappearing messaging apps to avoid #FOIA, and #mileg banned the practice, with unanimous (!) support in both chambers. Hear from the bill's sponsor and others wrestling with the issue nationally. #FOISummit22 ...

Backgrounder:
https://t.co/6yZLPyckQe

[National Freedom of Information Coalition @NFOIC]

Join us at #FOISummit22 as we examine the issues around disappearing messaging apps with @WashingtonPost’s @stevesthompson, @johnson4rep, @MarkPedroli, and @mdarchivist.

Sign up for only $30. https://t.co/VgJdwrfuUs

#Apps #Tech #DisappearingMessages #Archivists #OpenGov #FOIA

[National Freedom of Information Coalition @NFOIC]

Game changers: How to know who’s paying for college athletes’ names, images and likenesses. Led by CNN's @FrankLoMonte. Info & registration: https://t.co/VgJdwrfuUs

[New York Times Opinion @nytopinion]

“Critical thinking and clear communication are two of the chief skills that secondary schools are charged with teaching, and the school newspaper is a crucial tool for cultivating both,” writes @MargaretRenkl. https://t.co/NubySwQV8M