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FOIA Request to City of Rock Island Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Rock Island Today have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Rock Island. This request seeks access to records detailing businesses registered with the city over the past week. The specific information requested includes:
– Business Name
– Business Number
– Business Type
– Business Address
– Issued Date
– Status
– Registered Agent Name
We believe that access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Given our role in disseminating information as a media organization, we have also requested a fee waiver.
Our efforts are supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to shed light on government actions and inform the American electorate.
For more information about our mission and activities, please visit [The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
We look forward to receiving the requested information and continuing our work in promoting transparency and accountability within local government.
