The city of Topeka, Kan., has become the newest city to join the ranks of those passing open data policies.
Continue readingKeith Lamont Scott shooting demonstrates need for better police bodycam disclosure
After Keith Lamont Scott's tragic death in North Carolina, it demonstrated that we need better policies for releasing body camera video.
Continue readingOpen government initiative from D.C. mayor, not so open
In an ironic twist, Sunlight had to file a FOIA request in order to receive a copy of a mayoral order on open government.
Continue reading12 new What Works Cities join program on path to open data
Today, the What Works Cities initiative (WWC) and its partners announced that 12 new cities would be joining the program.
Continue readingWaco becomes 4th What Works City to pass an open data policy
Waco, Texas, became the fourth What Works City, and the fourth city in Texas, to pass an open data policy.
Continue readingTennessee’s proposed public records fee is a barrier to transparency
Tennessee’s move toward charging for inspection of records serves as an opengov deterrent and limits the public’s right to know
Continue readingJackson, Miss., becomes first What Works city to sign executive order on open data
In a huge step forward for transparency in the city of Jackson, Miss., Mayor Tony Yarber has today signed an executive order that will create an open data policy and establish a powerful commitment to government openness.
Continue readingNew bill promises an open records upgrade in Massachusetts
In many states, “right to know” laws haven’t been updated in decades. But that may change soon in Massachusetts, where new legislation promises a transparency upgrade.
Continue readingNew reforms illuminate Maryland’s public records
Maryland is about to take a big step toward increasing transparency: Both the state’s House and Senate have passed positive reforms to the state’s Public Information Act (PIA), making its public records more accessible to all.
Continue readingDetroit embraces transparency with new open data portal
Detroit’s new open data policy and portal show that things are definitely looking up for the Motor City: The government now promises to help its communities through providing open and accessible city data.
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