Last week, three agencies proposed an amendment that would have a transformative effect on the way the government tracks its grants and contracts spending.
Continue readingTreasury’s new USASpending.gov beta will evolve in the open
Yesterday, the Treasury Department launched an open beta website of the next generation of USASpending.gov. By launching its beta now, the Treasury is signaling a clear intent to conduct an open and collaborative process.
Continue readingAfter Schock scandal, House curtails wasteful spending with disclosure and open data
The House moved forward with new rules on how lawmakers spend taxpayer dollars on auto mileage, air travel, office decoration and more.
Continue readingThe N.Y. state Senate’s new website: More than just a new paint job
The New York state Senate rolled out a new website last week that will please members of the chamber and the citizens who elect them.
Continue readingIs the U.S. living up to open government commitments?
Despite President Obama’s 2009 pledge to usher in a “new era of openness,” the White House has fallen short of civil society expectations.
Continue readingThe House opens up to open source
Lawmakers that want to use open source solutions — which are restriction-free, reusable and frequently more cost-effective — usually can't. But all that may be about to change.
Continue readingGrowing chorus calling for CRS reports to be open to the public
The Sunlight Foundation has been pushing for consistent public access to Congressional Research Service reports for years. Now, some powerful voices have joined the chorus.
Continue readingSenate rejects attempt to weaken FOIA — for now
An amendment introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that would have soften FOIA was thwarted — for now.
Continue readingBennet looks to ban lobbyist bundlers, close the 20 percent loophole and more
A new bill from Sen. Michael Bennet looks to shine a light on so-called "shadow lobbyists" and end one of the long-running practices that allows them to secretly manipulate Washington.
Continue readingGet to the gyrocopter: Congress should follow Doug Hughes’ lead and embrace campaign finance reforms
Doug Hughes, the man who landed his gyrocopter on the Capitol lawn protesting big money's influence on our democracy, is due in court today. We've got some opengov suggestions that might allay his Beltway concerns.
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