Dive into Government Secrets: Join OGIS Annual Meeting Free
Published Date: 7/7/2025
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Summary
The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is holding its annual meeting, and everyone’s invited! This meeting lets people learn about OGIS’s work reviewing government info requests and share their thoughts. It’s a great chance for the public to get involved, with no cost or tricky rules to worry about.
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