Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Marion Military Institute regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Yellowhammer Times to Marion Military Institute on November 4, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The information is requested under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., and the preference is for the data to be provided in an electronic format.

The specific details requested include employee names, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly wage, stipend, or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).

Yellowhammer Times has emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.

Additionally, the requestor has noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.