The federal government considers public federal agency websites to be the primary way the public learns about government functions, benefits,... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Where’s your press pass?
In today's edition, a new police misconduct database highlights a lack of accountability, the FEC reveals its internal conflict to Congress, the White House revokes many permanent press passes, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Billion Dollar Loss for Trump’s Businesses, More Subpoenas and House Committee Holds Barr in Contempt
This week, the public receives the clearest picture yet of President Donald Trump’s finances and it shows huge losses, the... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Honesty. It’s the best policy.
In today's edition, the bipartisan Honest Ads Act is reintroduced, prescription drug ads will soon have to include price information, free speech remains under threat in Myanmar, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Bid pro quo.
In today's edition, 2020 Democrats try to stick to their pledges against lobbyist money, the D.C. government tries to sneak some troubling FOIA provisions into law, President Trump tries to rebuff House requests for information, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Down a dark path.
In today's edition, Democrats rely on dark money even as they push to get rid of it, the Treasury Department declines to share President Trump's tax returns, two reporters are released in Myanmar, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Case reopened.
In today's edition, the House Ethics Committee reopens a few cases, former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly gets a new gig, a New Mexico city brings its public campaign financing system online, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Trump Files Lawsuit to Stop Release of Financial Documents, New Emolument Concerns and Taxpayers Cover Cost of Alcohol Bill at Mar-a-Lago
This week, President Donald Trump and his company filed a lawsuit to stop the release of financial documents, news about... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Resigned to it.
We're back with a jam-packed edition today and on a more regular schedule all of next week before a couple more weeks on the shelf. Thank you for sticking with us as we navigate a crazy calendar through April and May.
Continue readingTackling inequities with transparency & community
In these times of growing economic and political inequality, cities are often on the frontlines of dealing with the consequences... View Article
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