Introducing Open Data Policies Decoded, a new collaboration between Sunlight and the OpenGov Foundation.
Continue readingWhat kinds of data do school districts release?
What datasets are school districts releasing anyway?
Continue readingHelp us make our Open States API even better
We’re hoping you’ll give us just 10 minutes of your time to explain why the Open States API matters to you.
Continue readingGet to know the cities behind What Works Cities
What makes cities "work"? Openness, transparency and accessibility. What makes cities unique? Read on to find out!
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Police bodycams, PAC coordination, FOIA challenges and more
THE STATE OF POLICE BODYCAMS: We break down which states are passing legislation on police bodycams. [READ MORE] (Photo credit:... View Article
Continue readingAnnouncing Sunlight’s Education Data Policy Compendium
We want to find out how schools currently treat their data, so we're building a compendium of school districts’ policies and other rules related to the release of education data.
Continue readingWhich states are passing effective legislation on police bodycams?
We decided to update that research to include the most recent legislative events, using the Open States API to track the progress and timing of those bills.
Continue readingAnother brick in the wall falls: Court weakens barrier between candidates and super PACs
By allowing super PACs to invoke candidates' names, the court has removed yet another layer of independence between outside groups and the politicians they support.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: TCamp comes to Cleveland, the money behind Tim Kaine and more
TRANSPARENCYCAMP 2016, HELLO CLEVELAND: Breaking out of the Beltway, this year’s TCamp, Sunlight’s annual unconference, will be in Cleveland... View Article
Continue readingFederal FOIA Advisory Committee grapples with challenges, technology and capacity
The federal Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee met recently at the National Archives. Here's what the members discussed.
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