Editors note: This will be the final edition of the Today in OpenGov newsletter for 2017. We're taking a much needed break, but will be back in the new year with all of the top open government news. We want to say a sincere and hearty thank you to our loyal readers. It hasn't been an easy year, but it has been our pleasure to share the news with you throughout it all. Now, enjoy one last look at the day's open government news for 2017 including the latest on net neutrality repeal, the withdrawal of several Trump nominees, concerning news for press freedom, good news for access to information in New York state, and more!
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Behind closed doors
In today's edition, we talk about corruption, President Trump's reliance on "acting" appointments may bite him later, New Mexico's transparency portal needs some clarity, better laws are vital in the global fight against corruption, and more.
Continue readingAmericans view U.S. government as increasingly corrupt
Over the past year, a new survey by the Transparency International found that American adults believe corruption has increased in the United States, with the White House being the most corrupt government institution. The results are bad news, with one exception: the vast majority of the public still believes that they can make a difference on corruption, a viewpoint that we at Sunlight also share. Here are six ways to make progress.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Americans now view USA & presidency as more corrupt
In today's edition, Americans say that corruption is up over the past year, we prepare for this week's net neutrality repeal vote, more last minute money hits the Alabama Senate election, Vice News shares a huge new trove of gun violence data, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Clearing the air
In today's edition, we weigh in on New York City's open data audit, lobbyists launch a last minute push to influence tax legislation, Czech open data projects are highlighted, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: I’m not a lawyer, but…
In today's edition, Donald Trump Jr. cites attorney-client privilege, more than half the Senate supports e-filing their campaign finance reports, France asks for feedback on open source software use by government, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Probing questions
In today's edition, we focus on the importance of community building for data innovation, President Trump's allies send mixed messages, foreign influence is big, nonpartisan business in Washington, and much more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Obstructions
In today's edition, President Trump's team preemptively counters obstruction of justice charges, some members of Congress consider the return of earmarks, a town in Delaware thinks about giving corporations the right to vote, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Dangerous surveillance
In today's edition, we join a coalition against a dangerous surveillance law, President Trump asks the Senate to stop its Russia investigation, the Wisconsin Supreme Court can't agree on how to handle conflicts, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: The House gets a bit more Honest
In today's edition, the Honest Ads Act gains support, a Judge tells the Trump Organization to hold onto records as part of an emoluments case, local officials are arrested for violating public records laws, and more.
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