Local governments around the country are opening their checkbooks for public inspection, embracing open data in the process.
Continue readingThe year in local open data – 2014 edition
Here's a look back at the highlights from 2014 in state and municipal open data progress.
Continue readingComparing community-run public records portals
Governments aren't the only ones creating public records portals — community groups around the country, and the globe, are creating innovative ways for sharing public records requests and responses.
Continue readingComparing the sharing of public records
A new tool for openness is emerging at the intersection of the reactive public records request-and-response process and proactive open data: the public records portal.
Continue readingAdding transparency to the processes behind open data
Montgomery County, Md., provides an example of how the prioritization process for open data can be open in itself.
Continue readingLessons from Philadelphia’s open data progress
Philadelphia, one of the first dozen cities in the country to have an open data policy, is seizing the opportunity to reflect on its progress and plan for the future.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 11/12/2014
Keep reading for today's #OpenGov news, events, and analysis. Read on for stories about Senate race spending, net neutrality, procurement reform and more.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 11/10/2014
Keep reading for today's #OpenGov news, events, and analysis. Read on for stories about surveillance, technology issues at the federal and local level, and more.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 11/7/2014
Keep reading for today's #OpenGov news, events, and analysis. Find stories today on the impact of money on state ballot measures, post-election fundraising, and more.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 11/6/2014
Keep reading for today's #OpenGov news, events, and analysis. Read on for stories about campaign spending, IT reform, and more.
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