Montana FOI Hotline

The Montana FOI Hotline

The Montana Freedom of Information Hotline was created in 1988 to help Montanans gain access to information from public agencies.

USING THE HOTLINE

Montanans facing a problem regarding open meetings, open court proceedings, or access to public information or records may use the services of the Hotline at no charge.

The Hotline works with attorneys Mike Meloy and Robin McGuire from the Meloy Law Firm of Helena. Inquiries from news organizations should be made with the prior authorization of management, except in cases of emergency where immediate advice is needed.

Members of the public should consult with their local news media before calling the Hotline.

To contact The Montana FOI Hotline,
call 406-442-8670.

The Montana FOI Hotline Board
Chairman: Ian Marquand, SPJ Montana
Secretary:Jackie Yamanaka, Yellowstone Public Radio
Treasurer: Clem Work, University of Montana School of Journalism

Directors
John Barrows, Montana Newspaper Association
Chuck Johnson, Lee Newspapers
Gary Moseman, Great Falls Tribune
Jim Clarke, AP, Helena
Greg MacDonald, Montana Broadcasters Association
Melody Martinson, Choteau Acantha

PLEASE SUPPORT THE HOTLINE
The Hotline needs your continued support
Donations are used to keep our attorneys on retainer, to publish the NewsFlash, and to sponsor events like the Montana FOI conference.

Suggested Annual Donations: Daily Newspapers $100-300
Weekly Newspapers $50
Radio Stations $50
TV Stations$100

Make checks payable to: Montana FOI Hotline

Send to:
Clem Work
UM School of Journalism
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812