OPEN UP: The U.S. Department of State published a draft of its next plan for open government for public review.... View Article
Continue readingState Department requests feedback on draft 2016 Open Government Plan
Some federal agencies are already moving to post drafts of their plans for public discussion in advance of the Sept. 15 deadline to post their next Open Government Plan online, including the Social Security Administration and the Department of State.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Data-driven justice, revamping procurement guidelines, foreign lobbying, civic bots and more
ANALYZE THIS: Sunlight’s Emily Shaw dug into the investigation of the Baltimore City Police Department by the Department of Justice... View Article
Continue readingAnnouncing new research partnership and draft policy guidelines for municipal open contracting
We're announcing a new research project with OCP and a draft of new guidelines. We want your feedback!
Continue readingHow the Department of Justice used data to hold Baltimore police accountable
We have often said that open data can help with government accountability. The DOJ’s use of data which has either been proactively published or is available by public request shows how it plays that role.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Asking Google how to vote, DNC hacks, investigating corruption and more
HOW DO I VOTE? Google matched public electoral data to public interest with a new state-by-state guide that provides relevant... View Article
Continue readingAs foreign influence becomes a reality, FEC commissioner urges action
FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel has proposed banning political contributions by domestic subsidiaries of foreign corporations.
Continue readingEngagement 101: Providence and Brown University showcase a data-driven partnership
Providence partnered with Brown University students and teachers to improve public policy, a fantastic model for how local policymakers can work with the academic community in their cities.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: The big picture for Open Data Policies Decoded, opening text, FOIA feedback for DoJ, summer reading
OPEN TEXT: According to Stephen Larrick, the definition of open data as “non-narrative” in New York Local Law 11 that... View Article
Continue readingDepartment of Justice seeks public feedback on proposed Freedom of Information Act policy
As the Justice Department proposes reforms to FOIA, they need your help to figure out what changes should happen.
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